Bicyclic sulfonamides

ABSTRACT

Provided herein are compounds of Formulae (I) and (II), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the foregoing, pharmaceutical compositions that include a compound described herein (including pharmaceutically acceptable salts of a compound described herein) and methods of synthesizing the same. Also provided herein are methods of treating diseases and/or conditions with a compound of Formulae (I) and/or (II), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of any of the foregoing.

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE TO ANY PRIORITY APPLICATIONS

Any and all applications for which a foreign or domestic priority claimis identified, for example, in the Application Data Sheet or Request asfiled with the present application, are hereby incorporated by referenceunder 37 CFR 1.57, and Rules 4.18 and 20.6, including U.S. ProvisionalApplication No. 62/805,725, filed Feb. 14, 2019.

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BACKGROUND Field

The present application relates to the fields of chemistry, biochemistryand medicine. Disclosed herein are compounds of Formulae (I) and (II),or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the foregoing, pharmaceuticalcompositions that include a compound described herein (includingpharmaceutically acceptable salts of a compound described herein) andmethods of synthesizing the same. Also disclosed herein are methods oftreating diseases and/or conditions with a compound of Formulae (I)and/or (II), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of any of theforegoing.

Description

The hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a DNA virus and a member of theHepadnaviridae family. HBV infects more than 300 million worldwide andis a causative agent of liver cancer and liver disease such as chronichepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Although there areapproved drugs for treating HBV, by either boosting the immune system orslowing down the replication of the HBV virus, HBV continues to be aproblem due to the drawbacks associated with each of the approved drugs.

SUMMARY

Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to a compound of Formula (I),or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Other embodimentsdisclosed herein relate to a compound of Formula (II), or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to a pharmaceutical compositionthat can contain an effective amount of a compound of Formula (I), or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and/or a compound of Formula(II), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Some embodiments described herein relate to a method of treating a HBVand/or HDV infection that can include administering to a subjectidentified as suffering from the HBV and/or HDV infection an effectiveamount of a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, asdescribed herein, or a pharmaceutical composition that includes aneffective amount of a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, as described herein. Other embodiments described herein relateto a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, asdescribed herein, or a pharmaceutical composition that includes aneffective amount of a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, as described herein for the use of treating a HBV and/or HDVinfection.

Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to a method of inhibitingreplication of HBV and/or HDV that can include contacting a cellinfected with the HBV and/or HDV with an effective amount of a compound,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as described herein, or apharmaceutical composition that includes an effective amount of acompound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as describedherein. Other embodiments described herein relate to a compound, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as described herein, or apharmaceutical composition that includes an effective amount of acompound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as describedherein for the use of inhibiting the replication HBV and/or HDV.

These are other embodiments are described in greater detail below

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The FIGURE shows the plate map of compound treatment for the HBV-DNAAntiviral Assay described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

HBV is a partially double-stranded circular DNA of about 3.2 kilobase(kb) pairs, and is classified into eight genotypes, A to H. The HBVreplication pathway has been studied in great detail. T. J. Liang,Heptaology (2009) 49(5 Suppl):S13-S21. On part of replication includesthe formation of the covalently closed circular (cccDNA) form. Thepresence of the cccDNA gives rise to the risk of viral reemergencethroughout the life of the host organism. HBV carriers can transmit thedisease for many years. An estimated 300 million people are living withhepatitis B virus infection, and it is estimated that over 750,000people worldwide die of hepatitis B each year. In addition,immunosuppressed individuals or individuals undergoing chemotherapy areespecially at risk for reactivation of a HBV infection. HBV can be acuteand/or chronic. Acute HBV infection can be either asymptomatic orpresent with symptomatic acute hepatitis.

HBV can be transmitted by blood, semen, and/or another body fluid. Thiscan occur through direct blood-to-blood contact, unprotected sex,sharing of needles, and from an infected mother to her baby during thedelivery process. The HBV surface antigen (HBsAg) is most frequentlyused to screen for the presence of this infection. Currently availablemedications do not cure a HBV and/or HDV infection. Rather, themedications suppress replication of the virus.

The hepatitis D virus (HDV) is a DNA virus, also in the Hepadnaviridaefamily of viruses. HDV can propagate only in the presence of HBV. Theroutes of transmission of HDV are similar to those for HBV. Transmissionof HDV can occur either via simultaneous infection with HBV(coinfection) or in addition to chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis Bcarrier state (superinfection). Both superinfection and coinfection withHDV results in more severe complications compared to infection with HBValone. These complications include a greater likelihood of experiencingliver failure in acute infections and a rapid progression to livercirrhosis, with an increased risk of developing liver cancer in chronicinfections. In combination with hepatitis B, hepatitis D has the highestfatality rate of all the hepatitis infections, at 20%. There iscurrently no cure or vaccine for hepatitis D.

Definitions

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used hereinhave the same meaning as is commonly understood by one of ordinary skillin the art. All patents, applications, published applications and otherpublications referenced herein are incorporated by reference in theirentirety unless stated otherwise. In the event that there are aplurality of definitions for a term herein, those in this sectionprevail unless stated otherwise.

Whenever a group is described as being “optionally substituted” thatgroup may be unsubstituted or substituted with one or more of theindicated substituents. Likewise, when a group is described as being“unsubstituted or substituted” if substituted, the substituent(s) may beselected from one or more of the indicated substituents. If nosubstituents are indicated, it is meant that the indicated “optionallysubstituted” or “substituted” group may be substituted with one or moregroup(s) individually and independently selected from deuterium, alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl,heterocyclyl, aryl(alkyl), heteroaryl(alkyl), (heterocyclyl)alkyl,hydroxy, alkoxy, acyl, cyano, halogen, thiocarbonyl, O-carbamyl,N-carbamyl, O-thiocarbamyl, N-thiocarbamyl, C-amido, N-amido,S-sulfonamido, N-sulfonamido, C-carboxy, O-carboxy, isocyanato,thiocyanato, nitro, azido, silyl, sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl,haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, trihalomethanesulfonyl,trihalomethanesulfonamido, an amino, a mono-substituted amino group anda di-substituted amino group.

As used herein, “C_(a) to C_(b)” in which “a” and “b” are integers referto the number of carbon atoms in an alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group, orthe number of carbon atoms in the ring of a cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl,aryl, heteroaryl or heterocyclyl group. That is, the alkyl, alkenyl,alkynyl, ring of the cycloalkyl, ring of the cycloalkenyl, ring of thearyl, ring of the heteroaryl or ring of the heterocyclyl can containfrom “a” to “b”, inclusive, carbon atoms. Thus, for example, a “C₁ to C₄alkyl” group refers to all alkyl groups having from 1 to 4 carbons, thatis, CH₃—, CH₃CH₂—, CH₃CH₂CH₂—, (CH₃)₂CH—, CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂—, CH₃CH₂CH(CH₃)—and (CH₃)₃C—. If no “a” and “b” are designated with regard to an alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl cycloalkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl orheterocyclyl group, the broadest range described in these definitions isto be assumed.

As used herein, “alkyl” refers to a straight or branched hydrocarbonchain that comprises a fully saturated (no double or triple bonds)hydrocarbon group. The alkyl group may have 1 to 20 carbon atoms(whenever it appears herein, a numerical range such as “1 to 20” refersto each integer in the given range; e.g., “1 to 20 carbon atoms” meansthat the alkyl group may consist of 1 carbon atom, 2 carbon atoms, 3carbon atoms, etc., up to and including 20 carbon atoms, although thepresent definition also covers the occurrence of the term “alkyl” whereno numerical range is designated). The alkyl group may also be a mediumsize alkyl having 1 to 10 carbon atoms. The alkyl group could also be alower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms. The alkyl group of the compoundsmay be designated as “C₁-C₄ alkyl” or similar designations. By way ofexample only, “C₁-C₄ alkyl” indicates that there are one to four carbonatoms in the alkyl chain, i.e., the alkyl chain is selected from methyl,ethyl, propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, iso-butyl, sec-butyl and t-butyl.Typical alkyl groups include, but are in no way limited to, methyl,ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, tertiary butyl, pentyl andhexyl. The alkyl group may be substituted or unsubstituted.

As used herein, “alkenyl” refers to an alkyl group that contains in thestraight or branched hydrocarbon chain one or more double bonds. Thelength of an alkenyl can vary. For example, the alkenyl can be a C₂₋₄alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl or C₂₋₈ alkenyl. Examples of alkenyl groupsinclude allenyl, vinylmethyl and ethenyl. An alkenyl group may beunsubstituted or substituted.

As used herein, “alkynyl” refers to an alkyl group that contains in thestraight or branched hydrocarbon chain one or more triple bonds. Thelength of an alkynyl can vary. For example, the alkynyl can be a C₂₋₄alkynyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl or C₂₋₈ alkynyl. Examples of alkynyls includeethynyl and propynyl. An alkynyl group may be unsubstituted orsubstituted.

As used herein, “cycloalkyl” refers to a completely saturated (no doubleor triple bonds) mono- or multi-cyclic hydrocarbon ring system. Whencomposed of two or more rings, the rings may be joined together in afused fashion. Cycloalkyl groups can contain 3 to 10 atoms in thering(s). 3 to 8 atoms in the ring(s) or 3 to 6 atoms in the ring(s). Acycloalkyl group may be unsubstituted or substituted. Typical cycloalkylgroups include, but are in no way limited to, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl and cyclooctyl.

As used herein, “cycloalkenyl” refers to a mono- or multi-cyclichydrocarbon ring system that contains one or more double bonds in atleast one ring; although, if there is more than one, the double bondscannot form a fully delocalized pi-electron system throughout all therings (otherwise the group would be “aryl,” as defined herein). Whencomposed of two or more rings, the rings may be connected together in afused fashion. A cycloalkenyl can contain 3 to 10 atoms in the ring(s)or 3 to 8 atoms in the ring(s). A cycloalkenyl group may beunsubstituted or substituted.

As used herein, “aryl” refers to a carbocyclic (all carbon) monocyclicor multicyclic aromatic ring system (including fused ring systems wheretwo carbocyclic rings share a chemical bond) that has a fullydelocalized pi-electron system throughout all the rings. The number ofcarbon atoms in an aryl group can vary. For example, the aryl group canbe a C₆-C₁₄ aryl group, a C₆-C₁₀ aryl group, or a C₆ aryl group.Examples of aryl groups include, but are not limited to, benzene,naphthalene and azulene. An aryl group may be substituted orunsubstituted.

As used herein, “heteroaryl” refers to a monocyclic, bicyclic andtricyclic aromatic ring system (a ring system with fully delocalizedpi-electron system) that contain(s) one or more heteroatoms (forexample, 1 to 5 heteroatoms), that is, an element other than carbon,including but not limited to, nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur. The number ofatoms in the ring(s) of a heteroaryl group can vary. For example, theheteroaryl group can contain 4 to 14 atoms in the ring(s), 5 to 10 atomsin the ring(s) or 5 to 6 atoms in the ring(s). Furthermore, the term“heteroaryl” includes fused ring systems where two rings, such as atleast one aryl ring and at least one heteroaryl ring, or at least twoheteroaryl rings, share at least one chemical bond. Examples ofheteroaryl rings include, but are not limited to, furan, furazan,thiophene, benzothiophene, phthalazine, pyrrole, oxazole, benzoxazole,1,2,3-oxadiazole, 1,2,4-oxadiazole, thiazole, 1,2,3-thiadiazole,1,2,4-thiadiazole, benzothiazole, imidazole, benzimidazole, indole,indazole, pyrazole, benzopyrazole, isoxazole, benzoisoxazole,isothiazole, triazole, benzotriazole, thiadiazole, tetrazole, pyridine,pyridazine, pyrimidine, pyrazine, purine, pteridine, quinoline,isoquinoline, quinazoline, quinoxaline, cinnoline and triazine. Aheteroaryl group may be substituted or unsubstituted.

As used herein, “heterocyclyl” refers to a monocyclic, bicyclic andtricyclic ring system wherein carbon atoms together with from 1 to 5heteroatoms constitute said ring system. A heterocycle may optionallycontain one or more unsaturated bonds situated in such a way, however,that a fully delocalized pi-electron system does not occur throughoutall the rings. The number of atoms in the ring(s) of a heterocyclylgroup can vary. For example, the heterocyclyl group can contain 4 to 14atoms in the ring(s), 5 to 10 atoms in the ring(s) or 5 to 6 atoms inthe ring(s). The heteroatom(s) is an element other than carbonincluding, but not limited to, oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen. Aheterocycle may further contain one or more carbonyl or thiocarbonylfunctionalities, so as to make the definition include oxo-systems andthio-systems such as lactams, lactones, cyclic imides, cyclic thioimidesand cyclic carbamates. When composed of two or more rings, the rings maybe joined together in a fused fashion. Additionally, any nitrogens in aheterocyclyl may be quaternized. Heterocyclyl groups may beunsubstituted or substituted. Examples of such “heterocyclyl groupsinclude but are not limited to, 1,3-dioxin, 1,3-dioxane, 1,4-dioxane,1,2-dioxolane, 1,3-dioxolane, 1,4-dioxolane, 1,3-oxathiane,1,4-oxathiin, 1,3-oxathiolane, 1,3-dithiole, 1,3-dithiolane,1,4-oxathiane, tetrahydro-1,4-thiazine, 2H-1,2-oxazine, maleimide,succinimide, barbituric acid, thiobarbituric acid, dioxopiperazine,hydantoin, dihydrouracil, trioxane, hexahydro-1,3,5-triazine,imidazoline, imidazolidine, isoxazoline, isoxazolidine, oxazoline,oxazolidine, oxazolidinone, thiazoline, thiazolidine, morpholine,oxirane, piperidine N-Oxide, piperidine, piperazine, pyrrolidine,pyrrolidone, pyrroldione, 4-piperidone, pyrazoline, pyrazolidine,2-oxopyrrolidine, tetrahydropyran, 4H-pyran, tetrahydrothiopyran,thiomorpholine, thiomorpholine sulfoxide, thiomorpholine sulfone andtheir benzo-fused analogs (e.g., benzimidazolidinone,tetrahydroquinoline and 3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl).

As used herein, “aryl(alkyl)” refer to an aryl group connected, as asubstituent, via a lower alkylene group. The lower alkylene and arylgroup of an aryl(alkyl) may be substituted or unsubstituted. Examplesinclude but are not limited to benzyl, 2-phenyl(alkyl), 3-phenyl(alkyl),and naphthyl(alkyl).

As used herein, “heteroaryl(alkyl)” refer to a heteroaryl groupconnected, as a substituent, via a lower alkylene group. The loweralkylene and heteroaryl group of heteroaryl(alkyl) may be substituted orunsubstituted. Examples include but are not limited to 2-thienyl(alkyl),3-thienyl(alkyl), furyl(alkyl), thienyl(alkyl), pyrrolyl(alkyl),pyridyl(alkyl), isoxazolyl(alkyl), imidazolyl(alkyl), and theirbenzo-fused analogs.

A “(heterocyclyl)alkyl” refer to a heterocyclic group connected, as asubstituent, via a lower alkylene group. The lower alkylene andheterocyclyl of a heterocyclyl(alkyl) may be substituted orunsubstituted. Examples include but are not limitedtetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl(methyl), piperidin-4-yl(ethyl),piperidin-4-yl(propyl), tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl(methyl) and1,3-thiazinan-4-yl(methyl).

“Lower alkylene groups” are straight-chained —CH₂— tethering groups,forming bonds to connect molecular fragments via their terminal carbonatoms. Examples include but are not limited to methylene (—CH₂—),ethylene (—CH₂CH₂—), propylene (—CH₂CH₂CH₂—) and butylene(—CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂—). A lower alkylene group can be substituted by replacingone or more hydrogen of the lower alkylene group with a substituent(s)listed under the definition of “substituted.”

As used herein, “alkoxy” refers to the formula —OR wherein R is analkyl, an alkenyl, an alkynyl, a cycloalkyl, a cycloalkenyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, aryl(alkyl), heteroaryl(alkyl) orheterocyclyl(alkyl) is defined herein. A non-limiting list of alkoxysare methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy, 1-methylethoxy (isopropoxy), n-butoxy,iso-butoxy, sec-butoxy, tert-butoxy, phenoxy and benzoxy. An alkoxy maybe substituted or unsubstituted.

As used herein, “acyl” refers to a hydrogen an alkyl, an alkenyl, analkynyl, a cycloalkyl, a cycloalkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl,aryl(alkyl), heteroaryl(alkyl) or heterocyclyl(alkyl) connected, assubstituents, via a carbonyl group. Examples include formyl, acetyl,propanoyl, benzoyl, and acryl. An acyl may be substituted orunsubstituted.

As used herein, “hydroxyalkyl” refers to an alkyl group in which one ormore of the hydrogen atoms are replaced by a hydroxy group. Exemplaryhydroxyalkyl groups include but are not limited to, 2-hydroxyethyl,3-hydroxypropyl, 2-hydroxypropyl and 2,2-dihydroxyethyl. A hydroxyalkylmay be substituted or unsubstituted.

As used herein, “haloalkyl” refers to an alkyl group in which one ormore of the hydrogen atoms are replaced by a halogen (e.g.,mono-haloalkyl, di-haloalkyl and tri-haloalkyl). Such groups include butare not limited to, chloromethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl,trifluoromethyl, 1-chloro-2-fluoromethyl and 2-fluoroisobutyl. Ahaloalkyl may be substituted or unsubstituted.

As used herein, “haloalkoxy” refers to a O-alkyl group in which one ormore of the hydrogen atoms are replaced by a halogen (e.g.,mono-haloalkoxy, di-haloalkoxy and tri-haloalkoxy). Such groups includebut are not limited to, chloromethoxy, fluoromethoxy, difluoromethoxy,trifluoromethoxy, 1-chloro-2-fluoromethoxy and 2-fluoroisobutoxy. Ahaloalkoxy may be substituted or unsubstituted.

A “sulfenyl” group refers to an “—SR” group in which R can be hydrogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl,heterocyclyl, aryl(alkyl), heteroaryl(alkyl) or heterocyclyl(alkyl). Asulfenyl may be substituted or unsubstituted.

A “sulfinyl” group refers to an “—S(═O)—R” group in which R can be thesame as defined with respect to sulfenyl. A sulfinyl may be substitutedor unsubstituted.

A “sulfonyl” group refers to an “SO₂R” group in which R can be the sameas defined with respect to sulfenyl. A sulfonyl may be substituted orunsubstituted.

An “O-carboxy” group refers to a “RC(═O)O—” group in which R can behydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, aryl(alkyl), heteroaryl(alkyl) orheterocyclyl(alkyl), as defined herein. An O-carboxy may be substitutedor unsubstituted.

The terms “ester” and “C-carboxy” refer to a “—C(═O)OR” group in which Rcan be the same as defined with respect to O-carboxy. An ester andC-carboxy may be substituted or unsubstituted.

A “thiocarbonyl” group refers to a “—C(═S)R” group in which R can be thesame as defined with respect to O-carboxy. A thiocarbonyl may besubstituted or unsubstituted.

A “trihalomethanesulfonyl” group refers to an “X₃CSO₂—” group whereineach X is a halogen.

A “trihalomethanesulfonamido” group refers to an “X₃CS(O)₂N(R)—” groupwherein each X is a halogen, and R_(A) is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl,alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl,aryl(alkyl), heteroaryl(alkyl) or heterocyclyl(alkyl).

The term “amino” as used herein refers to a —NH₂ group.

As used herein, the term “hydroxy” refers to a —OH group.

A “cyano” group refers to a “—CN” group.

The term “azido” as used herein refers to a —N₃ group.

An “isocyanato” group refers to a “—NCO” group.

A “thiocyanato” group refers to a “—CNS” group.

An “isothiocyanato” group refers to an “—NCS” group.

A “mercapto” group refers to an “—SH” group.

A “carbonyl” group refers to a C═O group.

An “S-sulfonamido” group refers to a “—SO₂N(R_(A)R_(B))” group in whichR_(A) and R_(B) can be independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, aryl(alkyl),heteroaryl(alkyl) or heterocyclyl(alkyl). An S-sulfonamido may besubstituted or unsubstituted.

An “N-sulfonamido” group refers to a “RSO₂N(R_(A))—” group in which Rand R_(A) can be independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, aryl(alkyl),heteroaryl(alkyl) or heterocyclyl(alkyl). An N-sulfonamido may besubstituted or unsubstituted.

An “O-carbamyl” group refers to a “—OC(═O)N(R_(A)R_(B))” group in whichR_(A) and R_(B) can be independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, aryl(alkyl),heteroaryl(alkyl) or heterocyclyl(alkyl). An O-carbamyl may besubstituted or unsubstituted.

An “N-carbamyl” group refers to an “ROC(═O)N(R_(A))—” group in which Rand R_(A) can be independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, aryl(alkyl),heteroaryl(alkyl) or heterocyclyl(alkyl). An N-carbamyl may besubstituted or unsubstituted.

An “O-thiocarbamyl” group refers to a “—OC(═S)—N(R_(A)R_(B))” group inwhich R_(A) and R_(B) can be independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl,alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl,aryl(alkyl), heteroaryl(alkyl) or heterocyclyl(alkyl). An O-thiocarbamylmay be substituted or unsubstituted.

An “N-thiocarbamyl” group refers to an “ROC(═S)N(R_(A))—” group in whichR and R_(A) can be independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, aryl(alkyl),heteroaryl(alkyl) or heterocyclyl(alkyl). An N-thiocarbamyl may besubstituted or unsubstituted.

A “C-amido” group refers to a “—C(═O)N(R_(A)R_(B))” group in which R_(A)and R_(B) can be independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, aryl(alkyl),heteroaryl(alkyl) or heterocyclyl(alkyl). A C-amido may be substitutedor unsubstituted.

An “N-amido” group refers to a “RC(═O)N(R_(A))—” group in which R andR_(A) can be independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, aryl(alkyl),heteroaryl(alkyl) or heterocyclyl(alkyl). An N-amido may be substitutedor unsubstituted.

The term “halogen atom” or “halogen” as used herein, means any one ofthe radio-stable atoms of column 7 of the Periodic Table of theElements, such as, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine.

The term “α-amino acid” is used as understood by those skilled in theart. Examples of α-amino acids include, but are not limited to, alanine,asparagine, aspartate, cysteine, glutamate, glutamine, glycine, proline,serine, tyrosine, arginine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine,methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine.

The term “—O-linked α-amino acid” refers to an α-amino acid that isattached via the hydroxy from its main-chain carboxylic acid group. Whenthe α-amino acid is attached in an —O-linked α-amino acid, the hydrogenthat is part of the hydroxy from its main-chain carboxylic acid group isnot present and the α-amino acid is attached via the oxygen. An—O-linked α-amino acid can be substituted or unsubstituted.

Where the numbers of substituents is not specified (e.g. haloalkyl),there may be one or more substituents present. For example, “haloalkyl”may include one or more of the same or different halogens. As anotherexample, “C₁-C₃ alkoxyphenyl” may include one or more of the same ordifferent alkoxy groups containing one, two or three atoms.

As used herein, the abbreviations for any protective groups, amino acidsand other compounds, are, unless indicated otherwise, in accord withtheir common usage, recognized abbreviations, or the IUPAC-IUBCommission on Biochemical Nomenclature (See, Biochem. 11:942-944(1972)).

The term “pharmaceutically acceptable salt” refers to a salt of acompound that does not cause significant irritation to an organism towhich it is administered and does not abrogate the biological activityand properties of the compound. In some embodiments, the salt is an acidaddition salt of the compound. Pharmaceutical salts can be obtained byreacting a compound with inorganic acids such as hydrohalic acid (e.g.,hydrochloric acid or hydrobromic acid), sulfuric acid, nitric acid andphosphoric acid. Pharmaceutical salts can also be obtained by reacting acompound with an organic acid such as aliphatic or aromatic carboxylicor sulfonic acids, for example formic, acetic, succinic, lactic, malic,tartaric, citric, ascorbic, nicotinic, methanesulfonic, ethanesulfonic,p-toluenesulfonic, salicylic or naphthalenesulfonic acid. Pharmaceuticalsalts can also be obtained by reacting a compound with a base to form asalt such as an ammonium salt, an alkali metal salt, such as a sodium ora potassium salt, an alkaline earth metal salt, such as a calcium or amagnesium salt, a salt of organic bases such as dicyclohexylamine,N-methyl-D-glucamine, tris(hydroxymethyl)methylamine, C₁-C₇ alkylamine,cyclohexylamine, triethanolamine, ethylenediamine, and salts with aminoacids such as arginine and lysine.

Terms and phrases used in this application, and variations thereof,especially in the appended claims, unless otherwise expressly stated,should be construed as open ended as opposed to limiting. As examples ofthe foregoing, the term ‘including’ should be read to mean ‘including,without limitation,’ ‘including but not limited to,’ or the like; theterm ‘comprising’ as used herein is synonymous with ‘including,’‘containing,’ or ‘characterized by,’ and is inclusive or open-ended anddoes not exclude additional, unrecited elements or method steps; theterm ‘having’ should be interpreted as ‘having at least;’ the term‘includes’ should be interpreted as ‘includes but is not limited to;’the term ‘example’ is used to provide exemplary instances of the item indiscussion, not an exhaustive or limiting list thereof. In addition, theterm “comprising” is to be interpreted synonymously with the phrases“having at least” or “including at least”. When used in the context of acompound or composition, the term “comprising” means that the compoundor composition includes at least the recited features or components butmay also include additional features or components.

With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singularterms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from theplural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as isappropriate to the context and/or application. The varioussingular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sakeof clarity. The indefinite article “a” or “an” does not exclude aplurality.

It is understood that, in any compound described herein having one ormore chiral centers, if an absolute stereochemistry is not expresslyindicated, then each center may independently be of (R)-configuration or(S)-configuration or a mixture thereof. Thus, the compounds providedherein may be enantiomerically pure, enantiomerically enriched, racemicmixture, diastereomerically pure, diastereomerically enriched, or astereoisomeric mixture. In addition, it is understood that, in anycompound described herein having one or more double bond(s) generatinggeometrical isomers that can be defined as E or Z, each double bond mayindependently be E or Z a mixture thereof. Likewise, it is understoodthat, in any compound described, all tautomeric forms are also intendedto be included.

It is to be understood that where compounds disclosed herein haveunfilled valencies, then the valencies are to be filled with hydrogensor isotopes thereof, e.g., hydrogen-1 (protium) and hydrogen-2(deuterium).

It is understood that the compounds described herein can be labeledisotopically. Substitution with isotopes such as deuterium may affordcertain therapeutic advantages resulting from greater metabolicstability, such as, for example, increased in vivo half-life or reduceddosage requirements. Each chemical element as represented in a compoundstructure may include any isotope of said element. For example, in acompound structure a hydrogen atom may be explicitly disclosed orunderstood to be present in the compound. At any position of thecompound that a hydrogen atom may be present, the hydrogen atom can beany isotope of hydrogen, including but not limited to hydrogen-1(protium) and hydrogen-2 (deuterium). Thus, reference herein to acompound encompasses all potential isotopic forms unless the contextclearly dictates otherwise.

Where a range of values is provided, it is understood that the upper andlower limit, and each intervening value between the upper and lowerlimit of the range is encompassed within the embodiments.

Compounds

Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to a compound of Formula (I),or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

wherein:

indicates a single or a double bond, wherein when

is a single bond, then Z¹ can be CR^(8A)R^(9A) and Z² can beCR^(8B)R^(9B); and wherein when

is a double bond, then Z¹ and Z² can be each independently CR¹⁰; R¹ canbe a substituted or an unsubstituted C₂₋₈ alkenyl or a substituted or anunsubstituted C₂₋₈ alkynyl, wherein the substituted C₂₋₈ alkenyl and thesubstituted C₂₋₈ alkynyl is substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from halogen, hydroxy, an optionally substitutedmonocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, an optionally substituted bicyclic C₃₋₈cycloalkyl, an optionally substituted monocyclic heterocyclyl andR^(11A); R² can be hydrogen, deuterium or a substituted or anunsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl, wherein the substituted C₁₋₄ alkyl issubstituted with one or more substituents selected from halogen, hydroxyand R^(11B); R³ can be hydrogen, deuterium or an unsubstituted C₁₋₄alkyl; R⁴ can be hydrogen, deuterium or an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl; R⁵can be hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl, cyano,an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ haloalkyl or an unsubstituted C₃₋₈ monocycliccycloalkyl; R⁶ can be a substituted phenyl or a substituted pyridyl,wherein the substituted phenyl and the substituted pyridyl can besubstituted with one or more substituents independently selected fromhalogen, cyano, an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and an unsubstitutedC₁₋₄ alkyl; R⁷ can be hydrogen, deuterium or an unsubstituted C₁₋₄alkyl; R^(8A), R^(8B), R^(9A) and R^(9B) can be independently hydrogen,deuterium, halogen, an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl or hydroxy; each R¹⁰ canbe independently hydrogen, deuterium, halogen or an unsubstituted C₁₋₄alkyl; and R^(11A) and R^(11B) can be independently an optionallysubstituted —O-acyl, an unsubstituted O-linked α-amino acid,—O—P(═O)(OH)₂ or —CH₂—P(═O)(OH)₂.

Compounds of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically salt thereof, caninclude one or more chiral centers. As provided herein, if an absolutestereochemistry is not expressly indicated, then each center mayindependently be of (R)-configuration or (S)-configuration or a mixturethereof. Those skilled in the art recognize that the carbon to which R¹and R² are attached can be a chiral center. In some embodiments, thestereochemistry of the carbon to which R¹ and R² are attached is (R). Inother embodiments, the stereochemistry of the carbon to which R¹ and R²are attached is (S). A compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, can have a structure selected from:

As shown in Formula (I)

can be a single or a double bond. When

is a single bond, Z can be CR^(8A)R^(9A) and Z² can be CR^(8B)R^(9B),such that Formula (I) has the structure:

In some embodiments, Z¹ can be CH₂. In some embodiments, Z² can be CH₂.In some embodiments, R^(8A) and/or R^(8B) can be a deuterium. In someembodiments, R^(8A) and/or R^(8B) can be a halogen (such as F or Cl). Insome embodiments, R^(8A) and/or R^(8B) can be an unsubstituted C₁₋₄alkyl. In some embodiments, R^(8A) and/or R^(8B) can be hydroxy. In someembodiments, R^(9A) and/or R^(9B) can be a deuterium. In someembodiments, R^(9A) and/or R^(9B) can be a halogen (such as F or Cl). Insome embodiments, R^(9A) and/or R^(9B) can be an unsubstituted C₁₋₄alkyl. In some embodiments, R^(9A) and/or R^(9B) can be hydroxy. When,R^(8A), R^(8B), R^(9A), and/or R^(9B) is an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl,the C₁₋₄ alkyl can be methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl,iso-butyl or tert-butyl.

When

is a double bond, Z¹ and Z² can be each independently CR¹⁰, and thecompound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, can be

wherein each R¹⁰ can be independently hydrogen, deuterium, halogen andan unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl. In some embodiments, Z¹ can be CH. In otherembodiments, Z¹ can be CD. In some embodiments, Z² can be CH. In otherembodiments, Z² can be CD. The substituent attached to Z¹ and/or Z² canalso be a halogen, such as F or Cl. In some embodiments, Z¹ can have anunsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl attached. In some embodiments, Z² can have anunsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl attached. Examples of unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkylsare described herein, including the previous paragraph. When two R¹⁰groups are present, in some embodiments, the R¹⁰ groups can be the same.In other embodiments, when two R¹⁰ groups are present, the R¹⁰ groupscan be different.

Various alkenyls and alkynyls can be attached to the seven-membered ringof Formula (I) are provided herein. The alkenyl can have 2 to 8 carbons,2 to 5 carbons or 3 to 4 carbons. In some embodiments, R¹ can be anunsubstituted C₂₋₈ alkenyl. In other embodiments, R¹ can be anunsubstituted C₂₋₈ alkynyl. In still other embodiments, R¹ can be asubstituted C₂₋₈ alkenyl, wherein the substituted C₂₋₈ alkenyl can besubstituted with one or more substituents independently selected fromhalogen, hydroxy, an optionally substituted monocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl,an optionally substituted bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, an optionallysubstituted monocyclic heterocyclyl and R^(11A). In yet still otherembodiments, R¹ can be a substituted C₃₋₄ alkenyl, wherein thesubstituted C₃₋₄ alkenyl can be substituted with one or moresubstituents independently selected from halogen, hydroxy, an optionallysubstituted monocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, an optionally substitutedbicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, an optionally substituted monocyclicheterocyclyl and R^(11A).

Examples of substituted alkenyls include a substituted alkenylsubstituted with one or more halogens (such as F and/or Cl), asubstituted alkenyl substituted with one or more hydroxys, a substitutedalkenyl substituted with an unsubstituted monocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, asubstituted alkenyl substituted with a substituted monocyclic C₃₋₆cycloalkyl, a substituted alkenyl substituted with an unsubstitutedbicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl selected from an unsubstituted fused bicyclicC₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, an unsubstituted bridged bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl andan unsubstituted spiro bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, a substituted alkenylsubstituted with a substituted bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl selected from asubstituted fused bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, a substituted bridgedbicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl and a substituted spiro bicyclic C₃₋₈cycloalkyl, a substituted alkenyl substituted with an unsubstitutedmonocyclic heterocyclyl, a substituted alkenyl substituted with asubstituted monocyclic heterocyclyl and a substituted alkenylsubstituted with R^(11A).

When R¹ is an alkenyl, the alkenyl can include a single double bond. Theposition of the double bond can vary. In some embodiments, the doublebond can be located between the terminal carbon and a carbon adjacent tothe terminal carbon. In some embodiments, the double bond can be locatedbetween the carbon adjacent to the seven-membered ring of Formula (I)and the next carbon away from the seven-membered ring of Formula (I).

The alkynyl can have 2 to 8 carbons. In some embodiments, the alkynylfor R¹ can be a C₂₋₈ alkynyl. In other embodiments, the alkynyl for R¹can be a C₂₋₅ alkynyl. In still embodiments, the alkynyl for R¹ can be aC₃₋₅ alkynyl. In some embodiments, R¹ can be a substituted C₂₋₈ alkynyl,wherein the substituted C₂₋₈ alkynyl can be substituted with one or moresubstituents independently selected from halogen, hydroxy, an optionallysubstituted monocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, an optionally substitutedbicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, an optionally substituted monocyclicheterocyclyl and R^(11A). In some embodiments, R¹ can be a substitutedC₃₋₅ alkynyl, wherein the substituted C₃₋₅ alkynyl can be substitutedwith one or more substituents independently selected from halogen,hydroxy, an optionally substituted monocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, anoptionally substituted bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, an optionallysubstituted monocyclic heterocyclyl and R^(11A).

The alkynyl described herein for R¹ can be a substituted alkynylsubstituted with one or more halogens (for example, F or Cl), asubstituted alkynyl substituted with one or more hydroxys, a substitutedalkynyl substituted with an unsubstituted monocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, asubstituted alkynyl substituted with a substituted monocyclic C₃₋₆cycloalkyl, a substituted alkynyl substituted with an unsubstitutedbicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl selected from an unsubstituted fused bicyclicC₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, an unsubstituted bridged bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl andan unsubstituted spiro bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, a substituted alkynylsubstituted with a substituted bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl selected from asubstituted fused bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, a substituted bridgedbicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl and a substituted spiro bicyclic C₃₋₈cycloalkyl, a substituted alkynyl substituted with an unsubstitutedmonocyclic heterocyclyl, a substituted alkynyl substituted with asubstituted monocyclic heterocyclyl and a substituted alkynylsubstituted with R^(11A). Those skilled in the art will appreciate thatwhen R¹ is substituted with an optionally substituted monocyclic C₃₋₆cycloalkyl, an optionally substituted bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl or anoptionally substituted monocyclic heterocyclyl, the optionallysubstituted monocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, the optionally substitutedbicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl and the optionally substituted monocyclicheterocyclyl may substitute R¹ by replacing two hydrogens of R¹. Forexample, when R¹ is a C₃-alkenyl substituted with a tetrahydropyran (amonocyclic heterocyclyl) by replacing two hydrogens of R¹, R¹ may havethe structure

wherein the tetrahydropyran moiety is connected in a spiro-fashion. Insome embodiments, R¹ is substituted with an optionally substitutedmonocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, an optionally substituted bicyclic C₃₋₈cycloalkyl or an optionally substituted monocyclic heterocyclyl, whereinthe optionally substituted monocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, the optionallysubstituted bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl or the optionally substitutedmonocyclic heterocyclyl replaces one hydrogen. In other embodiments, R¹is substituted with an optionally substituted monocyclic C₃₋₆cycloalkyl, an optionally substituted bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl or anoptionally substituted monocyclic heterocyclyl, wherein the optionallysubstituted monocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, the optionally substitutedbicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl or the optionally substituted monocyclicheterocyclyl replaces two hydrogen such that the aforementioned moietiesare connected in a spiro-fashion.

The alkynyl of R¹ can include a single triple bond. The position of thetriple bond can vary. In some embodiments, the triple bond can belocated between the terminal carbon and a carbon adjacent to theterminal carbon. In some embodiments, the triple bond can be locatedbetween the carbon adjacent to the seven-membered ring of Formula (I)and the next carbon away from the seven-membered ring of Formula (I).

When R¹ is a substituted alkenyl or a substituted alkynyl as describedherein and substituted with R^(11A), R^(11A) can be an optionallysubstituted —O-acyl prodrug or an unsubstituted —O-linked α-amino acidprodrug. An example of an optionally substituted —O-acyl is—O—C(═O)R^(11A1), wherein R^(11A1) can be an optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkyl or an optionally substituted C₆ or C₁₄ aryl. In some embodiments,R^(11A) can be —O—C(═O)R^(11A1), wherein R^(11A1) can be anunsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl.

Alpha-amino acids are known to those skilled in the art, and includethose described herein. In some embodiments, R^(11A) can be —O-linkedglycine, —O-linked valine, —O-linked leucine or —O-linked isoleucine. Asprovided herein, R^(11A) can be a phosphate or a phosphonate. In someembodiments, R^(11A) can be —O—P(═O)(OH)₂. In other embodiments, R^(11A)can be —CH₂—P(═O)(OH)₂.

For R², in some embodiments, R² can be hydrogen. In other embodiments,R² can be deuterium. In still other embodiments, R² can be anunsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl, for example, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl,iso-propyl, n-butyl, iso-butyl and tert-butyl. In some embodiments, R²can be a substituted C₁₋₄ alkyl, wherein the substituted C₁₋₄ alkyl canbe substituted with one or more substituents selected from halogen (forexample F or Cl), hydroxy and R^(11B). Examples of R¹³ begin asubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl include —CF₃, —CHF₂, —CH₂OH and —CH(OH)CH₃.

As with R^(11A), R^(11B) can be an optionally substituted —O-acylprodrug or an unsubstituted —O-linked α-amino acid prodrug. Theoptionally substituted —O-acyl of R^(11B) can be —O—C(═O)R^(1B), whereinR^(11B1) can be an optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl or an optionallysubstituted C₆ or C₁₄ aryl. In some embodiments, R^(11B) can be—O—C(═O)R^(11B1) wherein R^(11B1) can be an unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. Insome embodiments, R^(11B) can be —O-linked glycine, —O-linked valine,—O-linked leucine or —O-linked isoleucine. Exemplary —O-linked α-aminoacid for R^(11A) and/or R^(11B) include, but are not limited to,

A phosphate or a phosphonate can be present at R^(11B). In someembodiments, R^(11B) can be —O—P(═O)(OH)₂. In other embodiments, R^(11B)can be —CH₂—P(═O)(OH)₂.

In some embodiments, R³ can be hydrogen. In other embodiments, R³ can bedeuterium. In still other embodiments, R³ can be an unsubstituted C₁₋₄alkyl, such as those described herein. In some embodiments, R³ can bemethyl.

The 5-membered ring of Formula (I) can be unsubstituted or substitutedwith an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl, cyano and/or an unsubstituted C₁₋₄haloalkyl. In some embodiments, R⁴ can be hydrogen. In otherembodiments, R⁴ can be deuterium. In still other embodiments, R⁴ can bean unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl. In some embodiments, R⁵ can be hydrogen. Inother embodiments, R⁵ can be deuterium. In still other embodiments, R⁵can be halogen (for example, F or Cl). In yet still other embodiments,R⁵ can be an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl such as those described herein. Insome embodiments, R⁵ can be cyano. In other embodiments, R⁵ can be anunsubstituted C₁₋₄ haloalkyl. An example of a suitable C₁₋₄ haloalkyl isCF₃. In still other embodiments, R⁵ can be an unsubstituted C₃₋₈monocyclic cycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R⁴ can be methyl; and R⁵ canbe hydrogen.

The C-amide of Formula (I) can include a substituted phenyl or asubstituted pyridyl as described herein. In some embodiments, R⁶ can bea substituted phenyl, wherein the phenyl can be substituted with one ormore substituents independently selected from halogen, cyano, anunsubstituted C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl. In otherembodiments, R⁶ can be a substituted pyridyl, wherein the pyridyl can besubstituted with one or more substituents independently selected fromhalogen, cyano, an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and an unsubstitutedC₁₋₄ alkyl. The phenyl and pyridyl of R⁶ can be substituted with one ormore substituents as described herein. In some embodiments, R⁶ can be amono-substituted phenyl. In other embodiments, R⁶ can be adi-substituted phenyl. In some embodiments, the phenyl of R⁶ can besubstituted at the para-position and/or meta-position. In someembodiments, the phenyl of R⁶ can be a 3,4-disubstituted phenyl. Instill other embodiments, R⁶ can be a mono-substituted pyridyl. In yetstill other embodiments, R⁶ can be a di-substituted pyridyl. In someembodiments, the pyridyl can be substituted on a carbon adjacent to thenitrogen of the pyridyl. The unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl(s) that can besubstituted on R⁶ can be methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl,iso-butyl or tert-butyl. Examples of unsubstituted C₁₋₄ haloalkyls areCF₃, CHF₂ and CH₂F. In some embodiments, R⁶ can be substituted with Fand/or Cl. In some embodiments, R⁶ can be substituted with F, C₁ and/orBr. In some embodiments, R⁶ can be substituted with CF₃. In someembodiments, R⁶ can be substituted with CH₃. When R⁶ is di-substituted,the two groups can be the same or different.

The other group of the C-amide of Formula (I), R⁷, can be hydrogen,deuterium or an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl. In some embodiments, R⁷ can behydrogen. In other embodiments, R⁷ can be deuterium. In still otherembodiments, R⁷ can be an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl.

Examples of compounds of Formula (I), including pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts thereof, include the following:

wherein each R^(a1), each R^(a2), each R^(a3), each R^(a4), each R^(a5),each R^(a6), each R^(a7) and each R^(a8) are independently selected frommethyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, iso-butyl, tert-butyl,cyano, CF₃, CHF₂, CH₂F, F, Cl and Br.

Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to a compound of Formula (II),or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

wherein: R¹² can be a substituted or an unsubstituted C₂₋₈ alkenyl or asubstituted or an unsubstituted C₂₋₈ alkynyl, wherein the substitutedC₂₋₈ alkenyl and the substituted C₂₋₈ alkynyl can be substituted withone or more substituents independently selected from halogen, hydroxy,an optionally substituted monocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, an optionallysubstituted bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, an optionally substitutedmonocyclic heterocyclyl and R^(19A); R¹³ can be hydrogen, deuterium or asubstituted or an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl, wherein the substituted C₁₋₄alkyl can be substituted with one or more substituents selected fromhalogen, hydroxy and R^(19B); R¹⁴ can be hydrogen, deuterium or anunsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl; R¹⁵ can be hydrogen, deuterium or anunsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl; R¹⁶ can be hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, anunsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl, cyano, an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ haloalkyl or anunsubstituted C₃₋₈ monocyclic cycloalkyl; R¹⁷ can be a substitutedphenyl or a substituted pyridyl, wherein the substituted phenyl and thesubstituted pyridyl can be substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from halogen, cyano, an unsubstituted C₁₋₄haloalkyl and an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl; R¹⁸ can be hydrogen,deuterium or an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl; and R^(19A) and R^(19B) can beindependently an optionally substituted —O-acyl, an unsubstitutedO-linked α-amino acid, —O—P(═O)(OH)₂ or —CH₂—P(═O)(OH)₂.

A compound of Formula (II), or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, can have the following structures:

The groups present on R¹² can be a C₂₋₈ alkenyl or a C₂₋₈ alkynyl. Insome embodiments, R¹² can be a C₂₋₈ alkenyl. In other embodiments, R¹²can be a C₂₋₅ alkenyl. In still other embodiments, R¹² can be a C₃₋₄alkenyl. In some embodiments, R¹² can be an unsubstituted C₂₋₈ alkenyl.As provided herein, in some embodiments, R¹² can be a substituted C₂₋₈alkenyl, wherein the substituted C₂₋₈ alkenyl can be substituted withone or more substituents independently selected from halogen, hydroxy,an optionally substituted monocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, an optionallysubstituted bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, an optionally substitutedmonocyclic heterocyclyl and R^(19A). In some embodiments, R¹² can be asubstituted C₃₋₄ alkenyl, wherein the substituted C₃₋₄ alkenyl can besubstituted with one or more substituents independently selected fromhalogen, hydroxy, an optionally substituted monocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl,an optionally substituted bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, an optionallysubstituted monocyclic heterocyclyl and R^(19A).

Examples of substituted alkenyls for R¹² include a substituted alkenylsubstituted with one or more halogens (for example, F and/or Cl), asubstituted alkenyl substituted with one or more hydroxys, a substitutedalkenyl substituted with an unsubstituted monocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, asubstituted alkenyl substituted with a substituted monocyclic C₃₋₆cycloalkyl, a substituted alkenyl substituted with an unsubstitutedbicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl selected from an unsubstituted fused bicyclicC₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, an unsubstituted bridged bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl andan unsubstituted spiro bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, a substituted alkenylsubstituted with a substituted bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl selected from asubstituted fused bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, a substituted bridgedbicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl and a substituted spiro bicyclic C₃₋₈cycloalkyl, a substituted alkenyl substituted with an unsubstitutedmonocyclic heterocyclyl, a substituted alkenyl substituted with asubstituted monocyclic heterocyclyl and a substituted alkenylsubstituted with R^(19A).

When R¹² is an alkenyl, the alkenyl can include a single double bond.The position of the double bond can vary. In some embodiments, thedouble bond can be located between the terminal carbon and a carbonadjacent to the terminal carbon. In some embodiments, the double bondcan be located between the carbon adjacent to the seven-membered ring ofFormula (I) and the next carbon away from the seven-membered ring ofFormula (I).

In some embodiments R¹² can be an unsubstituted C₂₋₈ alkynyl. In otherembodiments, R¹² can be a substituted C₂₋₈ alkynyl, wherein thesubstituted C₂₋₈ alkynyl can be substituted with one or moresubstituents independently selected from halogen, hydroxy, an optionallysubstituted monocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, an optionally substitutedbicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, an optionally substituted monocyclicheterocyclyl and R^(19A). The alkynyl can have 2 to 8 carbons, 3 to 6carbons or 3 to 5 carbons. In some embodiments, R¹² is a substitutedC₃₋₈ alkynyl, wherein the substituted C₃₋₅ alkynyl can be substitutedwith one or more substituents independently selected from halogen,hydroxy, an optionally substituted monocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, anoptionally substituted bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, an optionallysubstituted monocyclic heterocyclyl and R^(19A).

Examples of substituted C₂₋₈ alkynyl for R¹² include a substitutedalkynyl substituted with one or more halogens (for example, F or Cl), asubstituted alkynyl substituted with one or more hydroxys, a substitutedalkynyl substituted with an unsubstituted monocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, asubstituted alkynyl substituted with a substituted monocyclic C₃₋₆cycloalkyl, a substituted alkynyl substituted with an unsubstitutedbicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl selected from an unsubstituted fused bicyclicC₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, an unsubstituted bridged bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl andan unsubstituted spiro bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, a substituted alkynylsubstituted with a substituted bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl selected from asubstituted fused bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, a substituted bridgedbicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl and a substituted spiro bicyclic C₃₋₈cycloalkyl, a substituted alkynyl substituted with an unsubstitutedmonocyclic heterocyclyl, a substituted alkynyl substituted with asubstituted monocyclic heterocyclyl and a substituted alkynylsubstituted with R^(19A). When R¹² is substituted with an optionallysubstituted monocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, an optionally substitutedbicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl or an optionally substituted monocyclicheterocyclyl, the optionally substituted monocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, theoptionally substituted bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl and the optionallysubstituted monocyclic heterocyclyl may substitute R¹² by replacing twohydrogens of R¹². For example, when R¹² is a C₃-alkenyl substituted withan oxetane (a monocyclic heterocyclyl) by replacing two hydrogens ofR¹², R¹² may have the structure

In some embodiments, R¹² is substituted with an optionally substitutedmonocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, an optionally substituted bicyclic C₃₋₈cycloalkyl or an optionally substituted monocyclic heterocyclyl, whereinthe optionally substituted monocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, the optionallysubstituted bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl or the optionally substitutedmonocyclic heterocyclyl replaces one hydrogen. In other embodiments, R¹²is substituted with an optionally substituted monocyclic C₃₋₆cycloalkyl, an optionally substituted bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl or anoptionally substituted monocyclic heterocyclyl, wherein the optionallysubstituted monocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, the optionally substitutedbicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl or the optionally substituted monocyclicheterocyclyl replaces two hydrogen such that the aforementioned moietiesare connected in a spiro-fashion.

The alkynyl of R¹² can include a single triple bond. The position of thetriple bond can vary. In some embodiments, the triple bond can belocated between the terminal carbon and a carbon adjacent to theterminal carbon. In some embodiments, the triple bond can be locatedbetween the carbon adjacent to the seven-membered ring of Formula (I)and the next carbon away from the seven-membered ring of Formula (I).

When R¹² is an alkenyl substituted with R^(19A) or an alkynylsubstituted with R^(19A), R^(9A) can be an optionally substituted—O-acyl prodrug or an unsubstituted —O-linked α-amino acid prodrug. WhenR¹² is a substituted alkenyl or a substituted alkynyl substituted withan optionally substituted —O-acyl, the optionally substituted —O-acylcan have the structure —O—C(═O)R^(19A1), wherein R^(19A1) can be anoptionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl or an optionally substituted C₆ or C₁₄aryl. In some embodiments, R^(9A) can be —O—C(═O)R^(19A1), whereinR^(19A1) can be an unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl.

When the alkenyl and/or alkynyl of R¹² is substituted, each of theaforementioned can be substituted with an unsubstituted —O-linkedα-amino acid, such as those known in the art and described herein. Insome embodiments, R^(19A) can be —O-linked glycine, —O-linked valine,—O-linked leucine or —O-linked isoleucine. A phosphate or a phosphonatecan be present at R^(19A). In some embodiments, R^(19A) can be—O—P(═O)(OH)₂. In other embodiments, R^(19A) can be —CH₂—P(═O)(OH)₂.

As provided herein, R¹³ can be hydrogen, deuterium or a substituted oran unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl, wherein the substituted C₁₋₄ alkyl can besubstituted with one or more substituents selected from halogen, hydroxyand R^(19B). In some embodiments, R¹³ can be hydrogen. In otherembodiments, R¹³ can be deuterium. In still other embodiments, R¹³ canbe an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl. In yet still other embodiments, R¹³ canbe a substituted C₁₋₄ alkyl, substituted with one or more substituentsselected from halogen (for example F or Cl), hydroxy and R^(19B).Examples of R¹³ begin a substituted C₁₋₄ alkyl include —CF₃, —CHF₂,—CH₂OH and —CH(OH)CH₃. In some embodiments, R^(19B) can be—O—P(═O)(OH)₂. In other embodiments, R^(19B) can be —CH₂—P(═O)(OH)₂.

Suitable C₁₋₄ alkyls for R¹² and R¹³ are described herein, and includemethyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, iso-butyl or tert-butyl.When, R¹³ is a substituted C₁₋₄ alkyl, substituted with R^(19B), R^(19B)can be an optionally substituted —O-acyl prodrug or an unsubstituted—O-linked α-amino acid prodrug. The optionally substituted —O-acyl ofR^(19B) can be —O—C(═O)R^(19B1), wherein R^(19B1) can be an optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl or an optionally substituted C₆ or C₁₄ aryl. Insome embodiments, R^(19B) can be —O—C(═O)R^(19B1) wherein R^(19B1) canbe an unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl.

As described herein, R¹² and R¹³ can include an —O-linked α-amino acid,such as —O-linked glycine, —O-linked valine, —O-linked leucine or—O-linked isoleucine. When R^(19A) and/or R^(19B) is an —O-linkedα-amino acid, in some embodiments, R^(19A) and/or R^(19B) can beselected from:

In some embodiments, R¹⁴ can be hydrogen. In other embodiments, R¹⁴ canbe deuterium. In still other embodiments, R¹⁴ can be an unsubstitutedC₁₋₄ alkyl such as those described herein. In some embodiments, R¹⁴ canbe methyl.

Formula (II) includes a 5-membered ring that can be unsubstituted orsubstituted with an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl, cyano and/or anunsubstituted C₁₋₄ haloalkyl. In some embodiments, R¹⁵ can be hydrogen.In other embodiments, R¹⁵ can be deuterium. In still other embodiments,R¹⁵ can be an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl (for example, methyl, ethyl,n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, iso-butyl or tert-butyl). In someembodiments, R¹⁶ can be hydrogen. In other embodiments, R¹⁶ can bedeuterium. In still other embodiments, R¹⁶ can be halogen (for example,F or Cl). In yet still other embodiments, R¹⁶ can be an unsubstitutedC₁₋₄ alkyl such as those described herein. In some embodiments, R¹⁶ canbe cyano. In other embodiments, R¹⁶ can be an unsubstituted C₁₋₄haloalkyl, such as CF₃. In still other embodiments, R¹⁶ can be anunsubstituted C₃₋₈ monocyclic cycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R¹⁵ canbe methyl; and R¹⁶ can be hydrogen.

The —C(═O)NR¹⁷R¹⁸ moiety of Formula (II) can include a substitutedphenyl or a substituted pyridyl as described herein. In someembodiments, R¹⁷ can be a substituted phenyl, wherein the phenyl can besubstituted with one or more substituents independently selected fromhalogen, cyano, an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and an unsubstitutedC₁₋₄ alkyl. In other embodiments, R¹⁷ can be a substituted pyridyl,wherein the pyridyl can be substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from halogen, cyano, an unsubstituted C₁₋₄haloalkyl and an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl. The phenyl and pyridyl of R¹⁷can be substituted with one or more substituents as described herein. Insome embodiments, R¹⁷ can be a mono-substituted phenyl. In otherembodiments, R¹⁷ can be a di-substituted phenyl. In some embodiments,the phenyl of R¹⁷ can be substituted at the para-position and/ormeta-position. In some embodiments, the phenyl of R¹⁷ can be a3,4-disubstituted phenyl. In still other embodiments, R¹⁷ can be amono-substituted pyridyl. In yet still other embodiments, R¹⁷ can be adi-substituted pyridyl. In some embodiments, the pyridyl can besubstituted on a carbon adjacent to the nitrogen of the pyridyl. Theunsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl(s) that can be substituted on R¹⁷ can bemethyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, iso-butyl or tert-butyl.Examples of unsubstituted C₁₋₄ haloalkyls are CF₃, CHF₂ and CH₂F. Insome embodiments, R¹⁷ can be substituted with F and/or Cl. In someembodiments, R¹⁷ can be substituted with F, C₁ and/or Br. In someembodiments, R¹⁷ can be substituted with CF₃. In some embodiments, R¹⁷can be substituted with CH₃. When R¹⁷ is di-substituted, the two groupscan be the same or different. In some embodiments, R¹⁷ cannot besubstituted with 2 fluoros. For example, in some embodiments, R¹⁷ cannotbe 3,4-difluorophenyl.

As described herein, R¹⁸ group of —C(═O)NR¹⁷R¹⁸ can be hydrogen,deuterium or an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl. In some embodiments, R¹⁸ canbe hydrogen. In other embodiments, R¹⁸ can be deuterium. In still otherembodiments, R¹⁸ can be an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl.

Some examples of compounds of Formula (II), including pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts thereof, include the following:

wherein each R^(a9), each R^(a10), each R^(a11) and each R^(a12) areindependently selected from methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl,n-butyl, iso-butyl, tert-butyl, cyano, CF₃, CHF₂, CH₂F, F, Cl and Br.

In some embodiments, when R¹² is an unsubstituted 2-butynyl, R¹³ ishydrogen, R¹⁴ and R¹⁸ are each hydrogen, R¹⁵ is methyl and R¹⁶ ishydrogen, then R¹⁷ cannot be 3,4-difluorophenyl. In some embodiments, acompound of Formula (II) cannot be

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In some embodiments, acompound of Formula (II) cannot be

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

For Formula (I) and (II), exemplary R¹, R², R¹², R¹³, R⁶ and R¹⁷moieties include, but are not limited to, the following:

R¹/R¹²

R²/R¹³ —H, —CH₃, —CH₂OH and —CH(OH)CH₃ R⁶/R¹⁷

Examples of compounds of Formulae (I) and (II), or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt of any of the foregoing, include the following:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of any of the foregoing.

As provided herein, Compounds of Formulae (I) and (II) may include oneor more chiral centers; and therefore, the compounds may exist asenantiomers and/or diastereomers.

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of any of the foregoing.Synthesis

Compounds of Formulae (I) and (II) along with those described herein maybe prepared in various ways. General synthetic routes for preparingcompounds of Formulae (I) and (II) are shown and described herein alongwith some examples of starting materials used to synthesize compoundsdescribed herein. The routes shown and described herein are illustrativeonly and are not intended, nor are they to be construed, to limit thescope of the claims in any manner whatsoever. Those skilled in the artwill be able to recognize modifications of the disclosed syntheses andto devise alternate routes based on the disclosures herein; all suchmodifications and alternate routes are within the scope of the claims.

As shown in Scheme 1, sulfonyl chloride can be added to the pyrrolylring. The sulfonyl chloride can be then transformed to a sulfonamideutilizing an amine. Using a suitable base, the 7-membered ring can beformed, and the C-carboxy can be transformed to a C-amido usingconditions known to those skilled in the art, such as a base and R⁶—NH₂.In Scheme 1, R^(x) can be R¹, or R^(X) can be transformed to R¹ duringan appropriate step in the synthesis using methods known to thoseskilled in the art.

Bicyclic sulfonamides described herein can be also prepared as shown inScheme 2. After the addition of the sulfonyl chloride as shown in Scheme1, a sulfonamide can be prepared by reacting the sulfonyl chlorideattached to the pyrrolyl with an amine. The C-amido can be formed via anamidation reaction using a suitable base and R⁶—NH₂. Using a catalystand base, for example a palladium catalyst, the saturated 7-memberedring can be formed. The hydroxyalkyl group attached to the saturated7-membered ring can then be oxidized to an aldehyde using methods knownto those skilled in the art (such as IBX). The R¹ group can then beadded to the aldehyde to form the secondary alcohol using suitableconditions, such as a Grignard reaction. Using Wittig reactionconditions known to those skilled in the art, the aldehyde can betransformed to an alkenyl derivative.

As shown in Scheme 3, the compounds can be hydrogenated using acatalyst, such as nickel, palladium and/or platinum catalyst, and H₂.The C-carboxy group can be transformed to C-amido via an amidationreaction prior to or after hydrogenation. In Scheme 3, R^(X) can be R¹,or R^(X) can be transformed to R¹ during an appropriate step in thesynthesis using methods known to those skilled in the art.

In Scheme 4, “PG” represents a protecting group. The sulfonamide shownin Scheme 4 can be obtained as described herein, for example using asuitable amine and base. Utilizing Mitsunobu reaction conditions, the7-membered oxygen-containing ring can be formed, using a protectedaminoalcohol, for example, using a paramethoxybenzyl protecting group.Amidation of the C-carboxy forms the N-amido, and removal of theprotecting group can provide the final compound.

The shown bicyclic sulfonamides can be prepared in a similar manner asdescribed for Scheme 1. The sulfonyl chloride can be added to thepyrrolyl. Formation of the sulfonamide can be accomplished using asuitable amine and base. Using a suitable base, the 7-membered ring canbe formed. The C-carboxy can be converted utilizing a base and R¹⁷—NH₂.

Pharmaceutical Compositions

Some embodiments described herein relate to a pharmaceuticalcomposition, that can include an effective amount of a compounddescribed herein (e.g., a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, as described herein) and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier, excipient or combination thereof. A pharmaceutical compositiondescribed herein is suitable for human and/or veterinary applications.

As used herein, a “carrier” refers to a compound that facilitates theincorporation of a compound into cells or tissues. For example, withoutlimitation, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a commonly utilized carrierthat facilitates the uptake of many organic compounds into cells ortissues of a subject.

As used herein, a “diluent” refers to an ingredient in a pharmaceuticalcomposition that lacks pharmacological activity but may bepharmaceutically necessary or desirable. For example, a diluent may beused to increase the bulk of a potent drug whose mass is too small formanufacture and/or administration. It may also be a liquid for thedissolution of a drug to be administered by injection, ingestion orinhalation. A common form of diluent in the art is a buffered aqueoussolution such as, without limitation, phosphate buffered saline thatmimics the composition of human blood.

As used herein, an “excipient” refers to an inert substance that isadded to a pharmaceutical composition to provide, without limitation,bulk, consistency, stability, binding ability, lubrication,disintegrating ability etc., to the composition. A “diluent” is a typeof excipient.

Pharmaceutical compositions may be formulated in a variety forms, suchas tablets, capsules or solutions for oral administration; suppositoriesfor rectal or vaginal administration; sterile solutions or suspensionsfor injectable administration. Injectables can be prepared inconventional forms, either as liquid solutions or suspensions, solidforms suitable for solution or suspension in liquid prior to injection,or as emulsions.

Proper formulation is dependent upon the route of administration chosen.Techniques for formulation and administration of the compounds describedherein are known to those skilled in the art. Multiple techniques ofadministering a compound exist in the art including, but not limited to,oral, rectal, topical, aerosol, injection and parenteral delivery,including intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous, intramedullaryinjections, intrathecal, direct intraventricular, intraperitoneal,intranasal and intraocular injections. Pharmaceutical compositions willgenerally be tailored to the specific intended route of administration.

One may also administer the compound in a local rather than systemicmanner, for example, via injection of the compound directly into theinfected area, often in a depot or sustained release formulation.Furthermore, one may administer the compound in a targeted drug deliverysystem, for example, in a liposome coated with a tissue-specificantibody. The liposomes may be targeted to and taken up selectively bythe organ.

The pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein may be manufactured ina manner that is itself known, e.g., by means of conventional mixing,dissolving, granulating, dragee-making, levigating, emulsifying,encapsulating, entrapping or tableting processes. As described herein,compounds used in a pharmaceutical composition may be provided as saltswith pharmaceutically compatible counterions.

Methods of Use

Some embodiments described herein relate to a method of treating a HBVand/or HDV infection that can include administering to a subjectidentified as suffering from the HBV and/or HDV infection an effectiveamount of a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, asdescribed herein, or a pharmaceutical composition that includes aneffective amount of a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, as described herein. Other embodiments described herein relateto using a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, asdescribed herein in the manufacture of a medicament for treating a HBVand/or HDV infection. Still other embodiments described herein relate tothe use of a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, asdescribed herein or a pharmaceutical composition that includes acompound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as describedherein for treating a HBV and/or HDV infection.

Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to a method of treating a HBVand/or HDV infection that can include contacting a cell infected withthe HBV and/or HDV with an effective amount of a compound, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as described herein, or apharmaceutical composition that includes an effective amount of acompound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as describedherein. Other embodiments described herein relate to using a compound,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as described herein inthe manufacture of a medicament for treating a HBV and/or HDV infection.Still other embodiments described herein relate to the use of acompound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as describedherein described herein, or a pharmaceutical composition that includesan effective amount of a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, as described herein for treating a HBV and/or HDV infection.

Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to a method of inhibitingreplication of HBV and/or HDV that can include contacting a cellinfected with the HBV and/or HDV with an effective amount of a compound,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as described herein, or apharmaceutical composition that includes an effective amount of acompound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as describedherein. Other embodiments described herein relate to using a compound,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as described herein inthe manufacture of a medicament for inhibiting replication of HBV and/orHDV. Still other embodiments described herein relate to the use of acompound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as describedherein, or a pharmaceutical composition that includes an effectiveamount of a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, asdescribed herein, for inhibiting replication of HBV and/or HDV.

In some embodiments, the HBV infection can be an acute HBV infection. Insome embodiments, the HBV infection can be a chronic HBV infection.

Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to a method of treating livercirrhosis that is developed because of a HBV and/or HDV infection thatcan include administering to a subject suffering from liver cirrhosisand/or contacting a cell infected with the HBV and/or HDV in a subjectsuffering from liver cirrhosis with an effective amount of a compound,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as described herein, or apharmaceutical composition that includes an effective amount of acompound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as describedherein. Other embodiments described herein relate to using a compound,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as described herein inthe manufacture of a medicament for treating liver cirrhosis with aneffective amount of the compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof. Still other embodiments described herein relate to the use of acompound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as describedherein, or a pharmaceutical composition that includes an effectiveamount of a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, asdescribed herein for treating liver cirrhosis.

Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to a method of treating livercancer (such as hepatocellular carcinoma) that is developed because of aHBV and/or HDV infection that can include administering to a subjectsuffering from the liver cancer and/or contacting a cell infected withthe HBV and/or HDV in a subject suffering from the liver cancer with aneffective amount of a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, as described herein, or a pharmaceutical composition thatincludes an effective amount of a compound, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, as described herein. Other embodimentsdescribed herein relate to using a compound, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, as described herein in the manufacture of amedicament for treating liver cancer (such as hepatocellular carcinoma).Still other embodiments described herein relate to the use of acompound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as describedherein, or a pharmaceutical composition that includes an effectiveamount of a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, asdescribed herein for treating liver cancer (such as hepatocellularcarcinoma).

Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to a method of treating liverfailure that is developed because of a HBV and/or HDV infection that caninclude administering to a subject suffering from liver failure and/orcontacting a cell infected with the HBV and/or HDV in a subjectsuffering from liver failure with an effective amount of a compound, ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as described herein, or apharmaceutical composition that includes an effective amount of acompound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as describedherein. Other embodiments described herein relate to using a compound,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as described herein inthe manufacture of a medicament for treating liver failure. Still otherembodiments described herein relate to the use of a compound, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as described herein, or apharmaceutical composition that includes an effective amount of acompound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as describedherein for treating liver failure.

Various indicators for determining the effectiveness of a method fortreating an HBV and/or HDV infection are also known to those skilled inthe art. Examples of suitable indicators include, but are not limitedto, a reduction in viral load indicated by reduction in HBV DNA (orload) (e.g., reduction <10⁵ copies/mL in serum), HBV surface antigen(HBsAg) and HBV e-antigen (HBeAg), a reduction in plasma viral load, areduction in viral replication, a reduction in time to seroconversion(virus undetectable in patient serum), an increase in the rate ofsustained viral response to therapy, an improvement in hepatic function,and/or a reduction of morbidity or mortality in clinical outcomes.

As used herein, the terms “treat,” “treating,” “treatment,”“therapeutic,” and “therapy” do not necessarily mean total cure orabolition of the disease or condition. Any alleviation of any undesiredsigns or symptoms of a disease or condition, to any extent can beconsidered treatment and/or therapy. Furthermore, treatment may includeacts that may worsen the subject's overall feeling of well-being orappearance.

As used herein, a “subject” refers to an animal that is the object oftreatment, observation or experiment. “Animal” includes cold- andwarm-blooded vertebrates and invertebrates such as fish, shellfish,reptiles and, in particular, mammals. “Mammal” includes, withoutlimitation, mice, rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, dogs, cats, sheep, goats,cows, horses, primates, such as monkeys, chimpanzees, and apes, and, inparticular, humans. In some embodiments, the subject is human.

The term “effective amount” is used to indicate an amount of an activecompound, or pharmaceutical agent, that elicits the biological ormedicinal response indicated. For example, an effective amount ofcompound can be the amount needed to alleviate or ameliorate symptoms ofdisease or prolong the survival of the subject being treated Thisresponse may occur in a tissue, system, animal or human and includesalleviation of the signs or symptoms of the disease being treated.Determination of an effective amount is well within the capability ofthose skilled in the art, in view of the disclosure provided herein. Theeffective amount of the compounds disclosed herein required as a dosewill depend on the route of administration, the type of animal,including human, being treated, and the physical characteristics of thespecific animal under consideration. The dose can be tailored to achievea desired effect, but will depend on such factors as weight, diet,concurrent medication and other factors which those skilled in themedical arts will recognize.

In some embodiments, an effective amount of a compound, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as described herein is anamount that is effective to achieve a sustained virologic response, forexample, a sustained viral response 12 month after completion oftreatment.

Subjects who are clinically diagnosed with a HBV and/or HDV infectioninclude “naïve” subjects (e.g., subjects not previously treated for HBVand/or HDV) and subjects who have failed prior treatment for HBV and/orHDV (“treatment failure” subjects). Treatment failure subjects include“non-responders” (subjects who did not achieve sufficient reduction inALT (alanine aminotransferase) levels, for example, subject who failedto achieve more than 1 log 10 decrease from base-line within 6 months ofstarting an anti-HBV and/or anti-HDV therapy) and “relapsers” (subjectswho were previously treated for HBV and/or HDV whose ALT levels haveincreased, for example, ALT >twice the upper normal limit and detectableserum HBV DNA by hybridization assays). Further examples of subjectsinclude subjects with a HBV and/or HDV infection who are asymptomatic.

In some embodiments, a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, as described herein can be provided to a treatment failuresubject suffering from HBV and/or HDV. In some embodiments, a compound,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as described herein canbe provided to a non-responder subject suffering from HBV and/or HDV. Insome embodiments, a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, as described herein can be provided to a relapser subjectsuffering from HBV and/or HDV. In some embodiments, the subject can haveHBeAg positive chronic hepatitis B. In some embodiments, the subject canhave HBeAg negative chronic hepatitis B. In some embodiments, thesubject can have liver cirrhosis. In some embodiments, the subject canbe asymptomatic, for example, the subject can be infected with HBVand/or HDV but does not exhibit any symptoms of the viral infection. Insome embodiments, the subject can be immunocompromised. In someembodiments, the subject can be undergoing chemotherapy.

Examples of agents that have been used to treat HBV and/or HDV includeimmunomodulating agents, and nucleosides/nucleotides. Examples ofimmunomodulating agents include interferons (such as IFN-α and pegylatedinterferons that include PEG-IFN-α-2a); and examples ofnucleosides/nucleotides include lamivudine, telbivudine, adefovirdipivoxil, clevudine, entecavir, tenofovir alafenamide and tenofovirdisoproxil. However, some of the drawbacks associated with interferontreatment are the adverse side effects, the need for subcutaneousadministration and high cost. Potential advantages of a compound ofFormula (I) and/or (II), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of any ofthe foregoing, can be less adverse side effects, delay in the onset ofan adverse side effect and/or reduction in the severity of an adverseside effect. A drawback with nucleoside/nucleotide treatment can be thedevelopment of resistance, including cross-resistance.

Resistance can be a cause for treatment failure. The term “resistance”as used herein refers to a viral strain displaying a delayed, lessenedand/or null response to an anti-viral agent. In some embodiments, acompound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as describedherein can be provided to a subject infected with an HBV and/or HDVstrain that is resistant to one or more anti-HBV and/or anti-HDV agents.Examples of anti-viral agents wherein resistance can develop includelamivudine, telbivudine, adefovir dipivoxil, clevudine, entecavir,tenofovir alafenanide and tenofovir disoproxil. In some embodiments,development of resistant HBV and/or HDV strains is delayed when asubject is treated with a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, as described herein compared to the development of HBVand/or HDV strains resistant to other HBV and/or HDV anti-viral agents,such as those described.

The dosage may range broadly, depending upon the desired effects and thetherapeutic indication. Alternatively, dosages may be based andcalculated upon the surface area of the patient, as understood by thoseof skill in the art. Although the exact dosage will be determined on adrug-by-drug basis, in most cases, some generalizations regarding thedosage can be made. The daily dosage regimen for an adult human patientmay be, for example, an oral dose of between 0.01 mg and 3000 mg of eachactive ingredient, preferably between 1 mg and 700 mg, e.g. 5 to 200 mg.The dosage may be a single one or a series of two or more given in thecourse of one or more days, as is needed by the subject.

In instances where human dosages for compounds have been established forat least some condition, those same dosages may be used, or dosages thatare between about 0.1% and 500%, more preferably between about 25% and250% of the established human dosage. Where no human dosage isestablished, as will be the case for newly-discovered pharmaceuticalcompositions, a suitable human dosage can be inferred from ED₅₀ or ID₅₀values, or other appropriate values derived from in vitro or in vivostudies, as qualified by toxicity studies and efficacy studies inanimals.

In cases of administration of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,dosages may be calculated as the free base. As will be understood bythose of skill in the art, in certain situations it may be necessary toadminister the compounds disclosed herein in amounts that exceed, oreven far exceed, the above-stated, preferred dosage range in order toeffectively and aggressively treat particularly aggressive diseases orinfections.

Dosage amount and interval may be adjusted individually to provideplasma levels of the active moiety which are sufficient to maintain themodulating effects, or minimal effective concentration (MEC). The MECwill vary for each compound but can be estimated from in vitro data.Dosages necessary to achieve the MEC will depend on individualcharacteristics and route of administration. However, HPLC assays orbioassays can be used to determine plasma concentrations. Dosageintervals can also be determined using MEC value. Compositions should beadministered using a regimen which maintains plasma levels above the MECfor 10-90% of the time, preferably between 30-90% and most preferablybetween 50-90%. In cases of local administration or selective uptake,the effective local concentration of the drug may not be related toplasma concentration.

It should be noted that the attending physician would know how to andwhen to terminate, interrupt, or adjust administration due to toxicityor organ dysfunctions. Conversely, the attending physician would alsoknow to adjust treatment to higher levels if the clinical response werenot adequate (precluding toxicity). The magnitude of an administrateddose in the management of the disorder of interest will vary with theseverity of the condition to be treated and to the route ofadministration. The severity of the condition may, for example, beevaluated, in part, by standard prognostic evaluation methods. Further,the dose and perhaps dose frequency, will also vary according to theage, body weight, and response of the individual patient. A programcomparable to that discussed above may be used in veterinary medicine.

Compounds disclosed herein can be evaluated for efficacy and toxicityusing known methods. For example, the toxicology of a particularcompound, or of a subset of the compounds, sharing certain chemicalmoieties, may be established by determining in vitro toxicity towards acell line, such as a mammalian, including a human cell line. The resultsof such studies are often predictive of toxicity in animals, such asmammals, or more specifically, humans. Alternatively, the toxicity ofparticular compounds in an animal model, such as mice, rats, rabbits, ormonkeys, may be determined using known methods. The efficacy of aparticular compound may be established using several recognized methods,such as in vitro methods, animal models, or human clinical trials. Whenselecting a model to determine efficacy, the skilled artisan can beguided by the state of the art to choose an appropriate model, dose,route of administration and/or regime.

Combination Therapies

In some embodiments, a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, as described herein can be used in combination with one or moreadditional agent(s) for treating and/or inhibiting replication HBVand/or HDV. Additional agents include, but are not limited to, aninterferon, nucleoside/nucleotide analogs, a capsid assembly modulator,a sequence specific oligonucleotide (such as anti-sense oligonucleotideand siRNA), nucleic acid polymers (NAPs) (such as STOPS™ compounds andother nucleic acid polymers that reduce HBsAg levels) an entry inhibitorand/or a small molecule immunomodulator. Examples of additional agentsinclude recombinant interferon alpha 2b, IFN-α, PEG-IFN-α-2a,lamivudine, telbivudine, adefovir dipivoxil, clevudine, entecavir,tenofovir alafenamide, tenofovir disoproxil, JNJ-6379, GLS4, ABI-H0731,JNJ-440, NZ-4, RG7907, AB-423, AB-506 and ABI-H2158. Examples of NAPsinclude, but are not limited to, REP 2139, REP 2165 and those STOPS™compounds described in U.S. application Ser. No. 16/676,929, filed Nov.7, 2019, which is hereby incorporated by reference for the purpose ofits disclosure of the STOPS™ compounds described in the aforementionedU.S. application.

In some embodiments, a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, as described herein can be administered with one or moreadditional agent(s) together in a single pharmaceutical composition. Insome embodiments, a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, can be administered with one or more additional agent(s) as twoor more separate pharmaceutical compositions. Further, the order ofadministration of a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, as described herein with one or more additional agent(s) canvary.

EXAMPLES

Additional embodiments are disclosed in further detail in the followingexamples, which are not in any way intended to limit the scope of theclaims.

Example 1(3S)—N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-3-ethenyl-7-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2H,3H,4H-11λ6-pyrrolo[3,4-b][1,4,5]oxathiazepine-6-carboxamide(Compound 1)

To a stirred solution/mixture of ethyl4-(chlorosulfonyl)-3-fluoro-1-methylpyrrole-2-carboxylate (1000 mg, 3.7mmol, 1.00 eq.) and (2S)-1-hydroxybut-3-en-2-aminium chloride (687.4 mg,5.6 mmol, 1.50 eq.) in THF (20 mL) were added DIEA (2.39 g, 18.5 mmol,5.00 eq.) dropwise at room temperature (rt) under N₂ atmosphere. Theresulting was stirred overnight at rt under N₂ atmosphere. The mixturewas diluted with H₂O (30 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (3×20 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with brine (1×30 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure, and the product was obtained (ethyl3-fluoro-4-[[(2S)-1-hydroxybut-3-en-2-yl]sulfamoyl]-1-methylpyrrole-2-carboxylate(1.2914 g, 88%)) as an off-white solid. LC-MS (Column: HALO C18, 3.0*30mm, 2.0 um; Column Oven: 40 C; Mobile Phase A: Water/0.1% FA, MobilePhase B: ACN/0.1% FA; Flow rate: 1.5 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 100% B in1.2 min, hold 0.5 min; 254 nm): Rt=0.569 min). (ES, m/z): 321 [M+H]⁺,exact mass=320.

To a stirred solution of ethyl3-fluoro-4-[[(2S)-1-hydroxybut-3-en-2-yl]sulfamoyl]-1-methylpyrrole-2-carboxylate(250.70 mg, 0.783 mmol, 1.00 eq.) in DMF (10 mL) was added LiHMDS (1.0mo/L in THF, 2.40 mL, 2.400 mmol, 3.00 eq.) dropwise at rt. The mixturewas stirred at 120° C. for 1 h. The mixture was cooled to rt and dilutedwith H₂O (10 mL), then extracted with EtOAc (3×10 mL). The combinedorganic layers were washed with brine (20 mL), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography,eluted with PE/EtOAc(3:1) to afford ethyl(3S)-3-ethenyl-7-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2H,3H,4H-1λ6-pyrrolo[3,4-b][1,4,5]oxathiazepine-6-carboxylate(31.6 mg) as an off-white solid. LC-MS (Column: Ascentis Express C18,3.0*50 mm, 2.7 um; Column Oven: 40 C; Mobile Phase A: Water/0.1% FA,Mobile Phase B: ACN/0.1% FA; Flow rate: 1.2 mL/min; Gradient: 10% B to100% B in 2.0 min, hold 0.6 min; 254 nm): Rt=1.004 min). (ES, m/z): 301[M+H]⁺, exact mass=300.

To a stirred solution of ethyl(3S)-3-ethenyl-7-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2H,3H,4H-11λ6-pyrrolo[3,4-b][1,4,5]oxathiazepine-6-carboxylate(31.60 mg, 0.105 mmol, 1.00 eq.) and 5-amino-2-fluorobenzonitrile (17.19mg, 0.126 mmol, 1.20 eq.) in THF (3 mL) were added LiHMDS (1.0 mol/L inTHF, 0.65 mL, 6.00 eq.) dropwise at rt under N₂ atmosphere. The mixturewas stirred at rt for 12 h, diluted with H₂O (10 mL) and extracted withEtOAc (3×10 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (20mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄. After filtration, the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography, eluted with PE/EtOAc (1:1) to afford Compound1 (20.2 mg) as an off-white solid. LC-MS (Column: ACE Excel 3 SuperC18,3.0*50 mm, 3.0 um; Column Oven: 40 C; Mobile Phase A: Water/5 mMNH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 1.2 mL/min; Gradient: 10% B to95% B in 2.1 min, hold 0.6 min; 254 nm): Rt=3.064 min). (ES, m/z): 391[M+H]⁺, exact mass=390. ¹H-NMR: (DMSO-d6, 300 MHz, ppm): δ 9.56 (s, 1H),8.20 (dd, J=5.7, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.12-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H),7.59-7.49 (m, 2H), 5.93-5.78 (m, 1H), 5.42 (d, J=17.4 Hz, 1H), 5.29 (d,J=10.7 Hz, 1H), 4.69 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 4.41-4.29 (m, 1H), 3.93 (dd,J=12.7, 9.3 Hz, 1H), 3.85 (s, 3H).

Example 2(3R)—N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-3-formyl-7-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2H,3H,4H,5H-1λ6-pyrrolo[3,4-f][1,2]thiazepine-6-carboxamide(Compound A)

To a solution of (2R)-2-aminobut-3-en-1-ol hydrochloride (1.46 g, 11.814mmol, 1.30 eq.) in CH₃CN (30 mL) was added DIPEA (3.52 g, 27.235 mmol,3.00 eq.), ethyl3-bromo-4-(chlorosulfonyl)-1-methylpyrrole-2-carboxylate (3.00 g, 9.075mmol, 1.00 eq.). The solution was stirred for 1 h at 80° C. The mixturewas concentrated. The residue was applied onto a silica gel column withEA/PE (40:60). Ethyl3-bromo-4-[[(2R)-1-hydroxybut-3-en-2-yl]sulfamoyl]-1-methylpyrrole-2-carboxylate(3.1 g, 89.60%) was obtained as a white solid. LC-MS (Column: AscentisExpress C18, 3.0*50 mm, 2.7 um; Column Oven: 40 C; Mobile Phase A:Water/0.1% FA, Mobile Phase B: ACN/0.1% FA; Flow rate: 1.2 mL/min;Gradient: 10% B to 100% B in 2.0 min, hold 0.6 min; 254 nm; Rt=1.295min). (ES, m/z):381 [M+H]⁺, exact mass=380.0.

To a solution of ethyl3-bromo-4-[[(2R)-1-hydroxybut-3-en-2-yl]sulfamoyl]-1-methylpyrrole-2-carboxylate(100 mg, 0.262 mmol, 1.00 eq.) in THF (3.00 mL) was added5-amino-2-fluorobenzonitrile (53.56 mg, 0.393 mmol, 1.50 eq.) and LiHMDS(1 mol/L in THF, 12.59 mL, 12.590 mmol, 48.00 eq.). The solution wasstirred for overnight at 25° C. The reaction was then quenched withwater (10 mL). The solution was extracted with EA (2×10 mL). The mixturewas washed with brine (1×10 mL). The mixture was dried over anhydroussodium sulfate and concentrated. The residue was applied onto a silicagel column with EA/PE (40:60).3-bromo-N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-4-[[(2R)-1-hydroxybut-3-en-2-yl]sulfamoyl]-1-methylpyrrole-2-carboxamide(66.8 mg, 52.95%) was obtained as a red solid. LC-MS (Column: HALO C18,3.0*30 mm, 2.0 um; Mobile Phase A: Water/0.05% TFA, Mobile Phase B:ACN/0.05% TFA; Flow rate: 0.5 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 100% B in 1.2min, hold 0.5 min; 254 nm; Rt=1.408 min). (ES, m/z): 471 [M+H]⁺, exactmass=470.0.

To a solution of3-bromo-N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-4-[[(2R)-1-hydroxybut-3-en-2-yl]sulfamoyl]-1-methylpyrrole-2-carboxamide(0.20 g, 0.424 mmol, 1.00 eq.) in DMF (3.00 mL) was added DIEA (71.30mg, 0.552 mmol, 1.30 eq.) and Pd(t-Bu₃P)₂ (43.37 mg, 0.085 mmol, 0.20eq.). The mixture was irradiated with microwave radiation for 1 h at130° C. The solution was diluted with water (15 mL). The solution wasextracted with EA (2×15 mL). The mixture was washed with brine (1×15mL). The mixture was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate andconcentrated. The residue was applied onto a silica gel column withCH₂Cl₂/CH₃OH (120:1).(3R)—N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-7-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2H,3H-1λ6-pyrrolo[3,4-f][1,2]thiazepine-6-carboxamide(63.1 mg, 36.18%) was obtained as a red solid. LC-MS (Column: Shim-packXR-ODS, 3.0*50 mm, 2.2 um; Mobile Phase A: Water/0.05% TFA, Mobile PhaseB: ACN/0.05% TFA; Flow rate: 1.2 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 100% B in 2.0min, hold 0.7 min; 254 nm; Rt=1.356 min). (ES, m/z):391 [M+H]⁺, exactmass=390.1.

To a solution of(3R)—N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-7-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2H,3H-11λ6-pyrrolo[3,4-f][1,2]thiazepine-6-carboxamide(200.00 mg, 0.512 mmol, 1.00 eq.) in MeOH (6 mL) was added TEA (103.68mg, 1.025 mmol, 2.00 eq.), Pd/C (100.00 mg, 10%). The solution wasstirred for 2 h at 25° C. under H₂ (1 atm) atmosphere. The filtrate wascollected by filtration and concentrated. The crude product was slurrywith ACN. The solid was collected by filtration.(3R)—N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-7-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2H,3H,4H,5H-1λ6-pyrrolo[3,4-f][1,2]thiazepine-6-carboxamide(76.2 mg, 37.90%) of as an off-white solid. LC-MS (Column: Shim-packXR-ODS, 3.0*50 mm, 2.2 um; Mobile Phase A: Water/0.05% TFA, Mobile PhaseB: ACN/0.05% TFA; Flow rate: 1.2 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 100% B in 1.1min, hold 0.7 min; 254 nm; Rt=1.445 min). (ES, m/z):393 [M+H]⁺, exactmass=392.1.

To a solution of(3R)—N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-7-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2H,3H,4H,5H-1λ6-pyrrolo[3,4-f][1,2]thiazepine-6-carboxamide(400 mg, 1.019 mmol, 1.00 eq.) in ACN (40.00 mL) was followed by theaddition of IBX (570.87 mg, 2.039 mmol, 2.00 eq.) at 80° C. The solutionwas stirred for 40 min at 80° C. The solids were filtered out, and themixture was concentrated. The residue was applied onto a silica gelcolumn with CH₂Cl₂/CH₃OH (110:1). Compound A (300 mg, 75.39%) wasobtained as a yellow solid. LC-MS (Column: YMC-Triart C18, 3.0 um,50*3.0 mm; Column Oven: 40 C; Mobile Phase A: 0.04% NH₄OH, Mobile PhaseB: ACN; Flow rate: 1.2 mL/min; Gradient: 10% B to 95% B in 2.1 min, hold0.6 min; 254 nm; Rt=0.826 min). (ES, m/z):391[M+H]⁺, exact mass=390.1¹H-NMR: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.60 (m, 1H), 9.54 (s, 1H), 8.20(m, 1H), 7.98-7.94 (m, 1H), 7.57-7.54 (m, 2H), 5.82 (m, 1H), 4.74-4.22(m, 1H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 3.11-3.01 (m, 1H), 2.87-2.67 (m, 1H), 2.09 (s,1H), 1.56-1.32 (m, 1H).

Example 3 Compounds 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D

To a solution of(3R)—N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-3-formyl-7-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2H,3H,4H,5H-1λ6-pyrrolo[3,4-f][1,2]thiazepine-6-carboxamide(250 mg, 0.640 mmol, 1.00 eq.) in THF (6 mL) bromo(ethynyl)magnesium(0.5 mol/L in THF, 6.40 mL, 3.200 mmol, 5.00 eq.) added dropwise withstirring at 0° C. The solution was stirred for 2 h at 0° C. The reactionwas then quenched with water (8 mL). The solution was extracted with EA(2×15 mL), washed with brine (1×15 mL), dried over anhydrous sodiumsulfate and concentrated. The residue was applied onto a silica gelcolumn with CH₂C₂/CH₃OH (120:1). The crude product was purified byPrep-HPLC (conditions: 2 #SHIMADZU (HPLC-01)): Column, XBridge Prep C18OBD Column, 30*50 mm, 5 um, 13 nm; mobile phase, Water (10M MOL/LNH₄HCO₃) and ACN (30% Phase B up to 38% in 9 min)). This resulted in theracemic product which was purified by chiral-Prep-HPLC (conditions:Column: CHIRALPAK IG, 3*25 cm, Sum; Mobile Phase A: Hex (8 mmol/LNH₃.MeOH)-HPLC, Mobile Phase B: EtOH-HPLC; Flow rate: 40 mL/min;Gradient: 40 B to 40 B in 20 min; 254/220 nm; RT1:11.42; RT2:11.706.(3R)—N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-hydroxyprop-2-yn-1-yl]-7-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2H,3H,4H,5H-1λ6-pyrrolo[3,4-f][1,2]thiazepine-6-carboxamide(1 mg, 0.36%, Compound 2A) was obtained as a white solid;(3S)—N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-hydroxyprop-2-yn-1-yl]-7-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2H,3H,4H,5H-1λ6-pyrrolo[3,4-f][1,2]thiazepine-6-carboxamide(7.8 mg, 2.90%, Compound 2D) was obtained as a white solid. A mixture oftwo other product (9.6 mg) was also obtained.

The mixture of products (9.6 mg) was purified by Chiral-Prep-HPLC(conditions: Column: CHIRALPAK IA, 2*25 cm, Sum; Mobile Phase A: MTBE(10 mM NH₃.MeOH)-HPLC, Mobile Phase B: EtOH-HPLC; Flow rate: 20 mL/min;Gradient: 10 B to 10 B in 11 min; 220/254 nm; RT1:7.657; RT2:9.222.(3R)—N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-3-[(1S)-1-hydroxyprop-2-yn-1-yl]-7-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2H,3H,4H,5H-1λ6-pyrrolo[3,4-f][1,2]thiazepine-6-carboxamide(3.3 mg, 1.23%, Compound 2B) was obtained as a white solid and(3S)—N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-3-[(1S)-1-hydroxyprop-2-yn-1-yl]-7-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2H,3H,4H,5H-1λ6-pyrrolo[3,4-f][1,2]thiazepine-6-carboxamide(1 mg, 0.37%, Compound 2C) was obtained as a white solid. The skilled inthe art understand that Compounds 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D are diastereomers.The stereochemistry shown for each of Compounds 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D isrelative and not absolute.

Compound 2A: LC-MS (Column: HALO C18, 3.0*30 mm, 2.0 um; Column Oven:40° C.; Mobile Phase A: Water/0.05% TFA, Mobile Phase B: ACN/0.05% TFA;Flow rate: 1.5 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 100% B in 1.2 min, hold 0.5min; 254 nm; Rt=1.110 min). (ES, m/z):417 [M+H]⁺, exact mass=416.1.¹H-NMR: (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.61 (s, 1H), 8.20 (dd, J=5.8, 2.7 Hz,1H), 7.97 (ddd, J=9.2, 4.9, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (t, J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.45(s, 1H), 6.92 (d, J=10.2 Hz, 1H), 5.61 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 4.25 (td,J=5.6, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 3.70 (s, 3H), 3.54 (td, J=10.0, 4.9 Hz, 1H), 3.34(d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 3.13-3.03 (m, 1H), 2.86-2.75 (m, 1H), 2.08 (q, J=7.8,6.5 Hz, 1H), 1.52 (q, J=12.4 Hz, 1H).

Compound 2B: LC-MS (Column: ACE Excel 3 SuperC18, 3.0*50 mm, 3.0 um;Column Oven: 40 C; Mobile Phase A: Water/5 mM N NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B:ACN; Flow rate: 1.2 mL/min; Gradient: 10% B to 95% B in 2.1 min, hold0.6 min; 254 nm; Rt=1.458 min). (ES, m/z):417 [M+H]⁺, exact mass=416.1.¹H-NMR: (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.61 (s, 1H), 8.20 (dd, J=5.8, 2.7 Hz,1H), 7.97 (ddd, J=9.2, 4.9, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (t, J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.46(s, 1H), 7.06 (d, J=10.2 Hz, 1H), 5.72 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 1H), 4.13 (td,J=6.7, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 3.70 (s, 3H), 3.49 (q, J=9.9 Hz, 1H), 3.35 (d, J=2.1Hz, 1H), 3.09 (dd, J=15.3, 6.6 Hz, 1H), 2.83-2.72 (m, 1H), 2.21 (dd,J=14.3, 6.7 Hz, 1H), 1.39 (q, J=12.3 Hz, 1H).

Compound 2C: LC-MS (Column: ACE Excel 3 SuperC18, 3.0*50 mm, 3.0 um;Column Oven: 40 C; Mobile Phase A: water/5 mM NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B:Acetonitrile; Flow rate: 1.2 mL/min; Gradient: 10% B to 95% B in 2.1min, hold 0.6 min; 254 nm; Rt=1.460 min). (ES, m/z):417 [M+H]⁺, exactmass=416.1. ¹H-NMR: (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.61 (s, 1H), 8.20 (dd, J=5.8,2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (ddd, J=9.3, 4.9, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (t, J=9.1 Hz, 1H),7.46 (s, 1H), 7.06 (d, J=10.2 Hz, 1H), 5.72 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 1H), 4.13 (td,J=6.7, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 3.70 (s, 3H), 3.49 (q, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 3.36 (d, J=2.1Hz, 1H), 3.09 (dd, J=15.1, 6.6 Hz, 1H), 2.78 (dd, J=15.2, 12.3 Hz, 1H),2.21 (dd, J=14.3, 6.6 Hz, 1H), 1.39 (q, J=12.4 Hz, 1H).

Compound 2D: LC-MS (Column: ACE Excel 3 SuperC18, 3.0*50 mm, 3.0 um;Column Oven: 40 C; Mobile Phase A: water/5 mM NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B:Acetonitrile; Flow rate: 1.2 mL/min; Gradient: 10% B to 95% B in 2.1min, hold 0.6 min; 254 nm; Rt=1.453 min). (ES, m/z):417 [M+H]⁺, exactmass=416.1. ¹H-NMR: (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.61 (s, 1H), 8.20 (dd, J=5.9,2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (ddd, J=9.3, 4.9, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (t, J=9.1 Hz, 1H),7.45 (s, 1H), 6.92 (d, J=10.2 Hz, 1H), 5.62 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 4.25 (td,J=5.6, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 3.70 (s, 3H), 3.54 (td, J=10.2, 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.34(d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 3.13-3.03 (m, 1H), 2.86-2.75 (m, 1H), 2.07 (d, J=5.0Hz, 1H), 1.52 (q, J=12.4 Hz, 1H).

Example 4 Compounds 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D

To a solution of(3R)—N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-3-formyl-7-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2H,3H,4H,5H-1λ6-pyrrolo[3,4-f][1,2]thiazepine-6-carboxamide(350 mg, 0.897 mmol, 1.00 eq.) in THF (7.00 mL) was added ofbromo(prop-1-yn-1-yl)magnesium (8.97 mL, 4.485 mmol, 5.00 eq., 0.5 mol/Lin THF) dropwise with stirring at 0° C. The solution was stirred for 2 hat 0° C. The reaction was quenched with water (10 mL). The solution wasextracted with ethyl acetate (2×15 mL). The mixture was washed withbrine (1×15 mL). The mixture was concentrated. The residue was appliedonto a silica gel column with CH₂Cl₂/CH₃OH (120:1). The crude productwas purified by Prep-HPLC (conditions: 2 #SHIMADZU (HPLC-01)): Column,XBridge Prep OBD C18 Column, 30*150 mm Sum; mobile phase, Water (10MMOL/L NH₄HCO₃) and ACN (30% Phase B up to 52% in 9 min)). This resultedin racemic product was purified by Chiral-Prep-HPLC (conditions:(Prep-HPLC-009): Column, CHIRALPAK IE, 2*25 cm, Sum; mobile phase, Hex(8 mmol/L NH₃.MeOH) and EtOH— (hold 50% EtOH- in 19 min)).(3R)—N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-hydroxybut-2-yn-1-yl]-7-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2H,3H,4H,5H-1λ6-pyrrolo[3,4-f][1,2]thiazepine-6-carboxamide(2 mg, 0.51%, Compound 3A) was obtained as a solid, and(3S)—N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-hydroxybut-2-yn-1-yl]-7-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2H,3H,4H,5H-1λ6-pyrrolo[3,4-f][1,2]thiazepine-6-carboxamide(2 mg, 0.51%, Compound 3D) as a white solid. A mixture of two otherproduct (27.3 mg) was also obtained.

The mixture of products (27.3 mg) was purified by Chiral-Prep-HPLC(conditions: Column: CHIRAL ART Cellulose-SB, 2*25 cm, 5 um; MobilePhase A: Hex (8 mmol/L NH₃.MeOH) HPLC, Mobile Phase B: EtOH-HPLC; Flowrate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 35 B to 35 B in 16 min; 220/254 nm;RT1:10.984; RT2:12.642). This resulted in(3R)—N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-hydroxybut-2-yn-1-yl]-7-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2H,3H,4H,5H-1λ6-pyrrolo[3,4-f][1,2]thiazepine-6-carboxamide(5.6 mg, 1.45%, Compound 3B) as a white solid and(3S)—N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-3-[(1S)-1-hydroxybut-2-yn-1-yl]-7-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2H,3H,4H,5H-1λ6-pyrrolo[3,4-f][1,2]thiazepine-6-carboxamide(10.7 mg, 2.74%, Compound 3C) as a white solid. The skilled in the artunderstand that Compounds 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D are diastereomers. Thestereochemistry shown for each of Compounds 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D isrelative and not absolute.

Compound 3A: LC-MS (Column: Shim-pack XR-ODS, 3.0*50 mm, 2.2 um; MobilePhase A: Water/0.05% TFA, Mobile Phase B: ACN/0.05% TFA; Flow rate: 1.2mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 100% B in 2.0 min, hold 0.7 min; 254 nm;Rt=1.337 min, (ES, m/z):431 [M+H]⁺, exact mass=430.1. ¹H-NMR: (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.61 (s, 1H), 8.20 (dd, J=5.8, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (ddd,J=9.2, 4.9, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (t, J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (s, 1H), 6.83 (d,J=10.3 Hz, 1H), 5.44 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 4.22 (dq, J=5.6, 2.4 Hz, 1H),3.70 (s, 3H), 3.50 (td, J=10.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.08 (dd, J=15.7, 6.3 Hz,1H), 2.78 (dd, J=15.3, 12.3 Hz, 1H), 2.15-2.05 (m, 1H), 1.79 (d, J=2.1Hz, 3H), 1.48 (m, 1H).

Compound 3B: LC-MS (Column: Kinetex C18 100A 50*3.0 mm, 2.6 um; ColumnOven: 40 C; Mobile Phase A: Water/0.05% TFA, Mobile Phase B: ACN/0.05%TFA; Flow rate: 1.2 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 100% B in 2.1 min, hold0.6 min; 254 nm; Rt=1.295 min, (ES, m/z):431 [M+H]⁺, exact mass=430.1.¹H-NMR: (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.60 (s, 1H), 8.20 (dd, J=5.8, 2.7 Hz,1H), 7.97 (ddd, J=9.3, 4.9, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (t, J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.45(s, 1H), 6.94 (d, J=10.2 Hz, 1H), 5.48 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 4.14 (ddt,J=6.2, 4.1, 2.3 Hz, 1H), 3.70 (s, 3H), 3.51-3.40 (m, 1H), 3.08 (dd,J=15.2, 6.6 Hz, 1H), 2.82-2.72 (m, 1H), 2.17 (dd, J=14.4, 6.7 Hz, 1H),1.82 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 3H), 1.41 (m, 1H).

Compound 3C: LC-MS (Column: Kinetex C18 100A 50*3.0 mm, 2.6 um; ColumnOven: 40 C; Mobile Phase A: Water/0.05% TFA, Mobile Phase B: ACN/0.05%TFA; Flow rate: 1.2 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 100% B in 2.1 min, hold0.6 min; 254 nm; Rt=1.283 min, (ES, m/z):431 [M+H]⁺, exact mass=430.1.¹H-NMR: (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.60 (s, 1H), 8.20 (dd, J=5.8, 2.7 Hz,1H), 7.97 (ddd, J=9.2, 4.9, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (t, J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.45(s, 1H), 6.94 (d, J=9.7 Hz, 1H), 5.48 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 4.14 (ddq,J=6.1, 4.1, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 3.70 (s, 3H), 3.46 (td, J=10.3, 5.5 Hz, 1H),3.13-3.03 (m, 1H), 2.78 (dd, J=15.1, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 2.17 (dd, J=14.3, 6.7Hz, 1H), 1.82 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 3H), 1.44-1.32 (m, 1H).

Compound 3D: LC-MS (Column: Kinetex C18 100A 50*3.0 mm, 2.6 um; ColumnOven: 40 C; Mobile Phase A: Water/0.05% TFA, Mobile Phase B: ACN/0.05%TFA; Flow rate: 1.2 mL/min; Gradient: 5% B to 100% B in 2.1 min, hold0.6 min; 254 nm; Rt=1.293 min, (ES, m/z):431 [M+H]⁺, exact mass=430.1.¹H-NMR: (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.60 (s, 1H), 8.20 (dd, J=5.8, 2.7 Hz,1H), 7.97 (ddd, J=9.2, 4.9, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (t, J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.45(s, 1H), 6.94 (d, J=9.7 Hz, 1H), 5.48 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 4.14 (ddq,J=6.1, 4.1, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 3.70 (s, 3H), 3.46 (td, J=10.3, 5.5 Hz, 1H),3.13-3.03 (m, 1H), 2.78 (dd, J=15.1, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 2.17 (dd, J=14.3, 6.7Hz, 1H), 1.82 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 3H), 1.44-1.32 (m, 1H).

Example 5 Compounds 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D

To a solution of(3R)—N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-3-formyl-7-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2H,3H,4H,5H-1λ6-pyrrolo[3,4-f][1,2]thiazepine-6-carboxamide(430 mg, 1.101 mmol, 1.00 eq.) in THF (8.00 mL) was addedbromo(ethenyl)magnesium (1 mol/L in THF, 5.51 mL, 5.5 mmol, 5.00 eq.)dropwise with stirring at 0° C. The solution was stirred for 2 h at 0°C. The reaction was then quenched with water (8 mL). The solution wasextracted with ethyl acetate (2×15 mL). The mixture was washed withbrine (1×15 mL). The mixture was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate.The residue was applied onto a silica gel column with CH₂Cl₂/CH₃OH(120:1). The crude product was purified by Prep-HPLC (conditions: 2#SHIMADZU (HPLC-01)): Column, XBridge Prep OBD C18 Column, 30*150 mm 5um; mobile phase, Water (10M MOL/L NH₄HCO₃) and ACN (25% Phase B up to50% in 9 min)). This resulted in racemic product was purified byChiral-Prep-HPLC (conditions: (Prep-HPLC-009): Column: CHIRALPAK IC,2*25 cm, 5 um; Mobile Phase A: Hex (8 mmol/L NH₃.MeOH)-HPLC, MobilePhase B: EtOH-HPLC; Flow rate: 20 mL/min; Gradient: 30 B to 30 B in 18min; 220/254 nm; RT1:4.178; RT2:11.194).(3R)—N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-hydroxyprop-2-en-1-yl]-7-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2H,3H,4H,5H-1λ6-pyrrolo[3,4-f][1,2]thiazepine-6-carboxamide(1.8 mg, 0.38%, Compound 4A) was obtained as a white solid;(3S)—N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-hydroxyprop-2-en-1-yl]-7-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2H,3H,4H,5H-1λ6-pyrrolo[3,4-f][1,2]thiazepine-6-carboxamide(8.6 mg, 1.83%, Compound 4D) was obtained as a white solid. A mixture oftwo other product (13 mg) was also obtained.

The mixture of products (13 mg) was purified by Chiral-Prep-HPLC(conditions: Column: CHIRALPAK IE, 2*25 cm, 5 um; Mobile Phase A: Hex(8mmol/L NH₃.MeOH)-HPLC, Mobile Phase B: EtOH-HPLC; Flow rate: 18 mL/min;Gradient: 50 B to 50 B in 17 min; 220/254 nm; RT1:10.973; RT2:14.752).(3R)—N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-3-[(1S)-1-hydroxyprop-2-en-1-yl]-7-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2H,3H,4H,5H-1λ6-pyrrolo[3,4-f][1,2]thiazepine-6-carboxamide(1 mg, 0.21%, Compound 4B) was obtained as a white solid;(3S)—N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-3-[(1S)-1-hydroxyprop-2-en-1-yl]-7-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2H,3H,4H,5H-1λ6-pyrrolo[3,4-f][1,2]thiazepine-6-carboxamide(1 mg, 0.21%, Compound 4D) was obtained as a white solid. The skilled inthe art understand that Compounds 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D are diastereomers.The stereochemistry shown for each of Compounds 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D isrelative and not absolute.

Compound 4A: LC-MS (Column: ACE Excel 3 Super C18, 3.0*50 mm, 3.0 um;Column Oven: 40 C; Mobile Phase A: Water/5 mM NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B:ACN; Flow rate: 1.2 mL/min; Gradient: 10% B to 95% B in 2.1 min, hold0.6 min; 254 nm; Rt=2.457 min). (ES, m/z):419 [M+H]⁺, exact mass=418.1.¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.60 (s, 1H), 8.19 (dd, J=5.8, 2.7 Hz, 1H),7.96 (ddd, J=9.1, 4.8, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (t, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (s,1H), 6.95 (d, J=10.3 Hz, 1H), 5.96 (ddd, J=17.2, 10.5, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 5.24(dt, J=17.3, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 5.12 (dd, J=10.4, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 5.04 (d, J=5.7Hz, 1H), 3.93-3.86 (m, 1H), 3.70 (s, 3H), 3.38 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 3.06(dd, J=15.2, 6.5 Hz, 1H), 2.82-2.70 (m, 1H), 2.11 (dd, J=14.2, 6.6 Hz,1H), 1.38 (m, 1H).

Compound 4B: LC-MS (Column: ACE Excel 3 Super C18, 3.0*50 mm, 3.0 um;Column Oven: 40 C; Mobile Phase A: Water/5 mM NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B:ACN; Flow rate: 1.2 mL/min; Gradient: 10% B to 95% B in 2.1 min, hold0.6 min; 254 nm; Rt=1.307 min). (ES, m/z):419 [M+H]⁺, exact mass=418.1.¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.60 (s, 1H), 8.19 (dd, J=5.8, 2.7 Hz, 1H),7.96 (ddd, J=9.2, 4.8, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (t, J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (s,1H), 6.95 (d, J=10.3 Hz, 1H), 5.96 (ddd, J=17.3, 10.5, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 5.24(dt, J=17.2, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 5.12 (dt, J=10.5, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 5.04 (d, J=5.6Hz, 1H), 3.90 (q, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 3.70 (s, 3H), 3.43-3.33 (m, 1H), 3.06(dd, J=15.0, 6.7 Hz, 1H), 2.82-2.70 (m, 1H), 2.11 (dd, J=15.1, 7.2 Hz,1H), 1.35 (d, J=12.8 Hz, 1H).

Compound 4C: LC-MS (Column: ACE Excel 3 Super C18, 3.0*50 mm, 3.0 um;Column Oven: 40 C; Mobile Phase A: Water/5 mM NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B:ACN; Flow rate: 1.2 mL/min; Gradient: 10% B to 95% B in 2.1 min, hold0.6 min; 254 nm: Rt=2.450 min). (ES, m/z):419 [M+H]⁺, exact mass=418.1.¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.60 (s, 1H), 8.19 (dd, J=5.7, 2.7 Hz, 1H),7.96 (ddd, J=9.2, 4.9, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (t, J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (s,1H), 6.78 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H), 5.92 (ddd, J=17.1, 10.5, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 5.24(dt, J=17.2, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 5.10 (dt, J=10.4, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 5.01 (d, J=5.2Hz, 1H), 4.04 (d, J=4.9 Hz, 1H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 3.55 (t, J=11.8 Hz, 1H),3.05 (dd, J=15.1, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 2.84-2.72 (m, 1H), 1.90 (dd, J=14.2, 6.6Hz, 1H), 1.43 (d, J=12.4 Hz, 1H).

Compound 4D: LC-MS (Column: ACE Excel 3 Super C18, 3.0*50 mm, 3.0 um;Column Oven: 40 C; Mobile Phase A: Water/5 mM NH₄HCO₃, Mobile Phase B:ACN; Flow rate: 1.2 mL/min; Gradient: 10% B to 95% B in 2.1 min, hold0.6 min; 254 nm; Rt=1.307 min). (ES, m/z):419 [M+H]⁺, exact mass=418.1.¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.60 (s, 1H), 8.19 (dd, J=5.8, 2.7 Hz, 1H),7.96 (ddd, J=9.2, 4.8, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (t, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (s,1H), 6.79 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H), 5.92 (ddd, J=17.2, 10.5, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 5.24(dt, J=17.2, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 5.10 (dt, J=10.6, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 5.01 (d, J=5.2Hz, 1H), 4.04 (q, J=4.9 Hz, 1H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 3.55 (ddd, J=14.1, 10.2,3.9 Hz, 1H), 3.10-3.00 (m, 1H), 2.78 (t, J=13.7 Hz, 1H), 1.90 (dd,J=14.2, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 1.40 (d, J=12.8 Hz, 1H).

Example 6 Compounds 5A and 5B

To a solution of 5(1) (4 g, 13.72 mmol, 1 eq.) in toluene (40 mL) wasadded dropwise allyl(bromo)magnesium (1 M in Et₂O, 34.30 mL, 2.5 eq.) at−78° C. under N₂. The mixture was stirred at −78° C. for 2 h. Thereaction was quenched with sat. NH₄Cl (40 mL), then was allowed to warmto 15° C. slowly and extracted with EtOAc (30 mL×3). The combinedorganic layers were concentrated under reduced pressure to give aresidue. The residue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography(ISCO®; 40 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of 0˜30% Ethylacetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 40 mL/min) to give 5(2) (0.94 g, 2.82mmol, 20.54%) as a colorless oil.

To a solution of 5(2) (3.39 g, 10.16 mmol) in MeOH (30 mL) was addedHCl/dioxane (4 M, 17.84 mL, 20 eq.) at 15° C. The mixture was stirred at15° C. for 1 h. The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure togive crude 5(3) (1.4 g, HCl salt) as a brown oil, which was used intothe next step without further purification.

To a solution of crude 5(3) (450 mg, 2.97 mmol, 1.5 eq.) in THF (25 mL)was added DIPEA (1.28 g, 9.89 mmol, 1.72 mL, 5 eq.) at 10° C. Themixture was stirred at 10° C. for 1 h. Sulfonyl chloride (533.54 mg,1.98 mmol, 1 eq.) was added to the mixture, which was then stirred at10° C. for 15 h. The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure togive a residue, which was purified by flash silica gel chromatography(ISCO®; 12 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of 0˜45% Ethylacetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 20 mL/min) to give 5(4) (150 mg,430.55 μmol, 21.76%) as a brown oil.

To a solution of 5(4) (150 mg, 430.55 μmol, 1 eq.) in DMF (3 mL) wasadded dropwise LiHMDS (1 M, 1.5 mL, 3.48 eq.) at 10° C. The mixture wasstirred at 80° C. for 5 h. The reaction was quenched by the addition ofsat. aq. NH₄Cl (15 mL) at 10° C. The mixture was then diluted with H₂O(15 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (3×15 mL). The combined organic layerswere washed with brine (30 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residuewas purified by flash silica gel chromatography (ISCO®; 4 g SepaFlash®Silica Flash Column, Eluent of 0˜25% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ethergradient @ 20 mL/min) to give 5(5) (130 mg, 307.36 μmol, 71.39% yield,77.64% purity) as a yellow oil. The enantiomers were separated by chiralHPLC.

To a solution of 5(5) (130 mg, 395.88 μmol, 1 eq.) and5-amino-2-fluorobenzonitrile (75.45 mg, 554.23 μmol, 1.4 eq.) in THF (8mL) was added LiHMDS (1 M, 1.58 mL, 4 eq.) at 10° C. After the addition,the mixture was stirred at 10° C. for 2 h. TLC (Petroleum ether:Ethylacetate (2:1)) indicated the starting material was consumed completely.The reaction was quenched with sat. aq. NH₄Cl(15 mL) and H₂O (10 mL),and then extracted with EtOAc (3×20 mL). The combined organic layerswere washed with brine (40 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated to give a residue. The residue was purified by flashsilica gel chromatography (ISCO®; 4 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column,Eluent of 0˜35% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 20 mL/min) togive 5(6) (100 mg, 223.57 μmol, 56.47% yield, 93.55% purity) as a brownsolid. The enantiomers, Compound 5A and Compound 5B, were separated bychiral HPLC. The stereochemistry shown for each of Compounds 5A and 5Bis relative and not absolute.

Example 7 Compound 6A

To a solution of 6(1) (0.50 g, 2.18 mmol, 1 eq.) and PPh₃ (1.72 g, 6.54mmol, 3 eq.) in DMF (5 mL) was added sodium2-chloro-2,2-difluoro-acetate (997.46 mg, 6.54 mmol, 3.0 eq.) at 100° C.under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h. The mixture wasdiluted with H₂O (20 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (3×25 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with brine (25 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure togive a residue, which was purified by flash silica gel chromatography(ISCO®; 20 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of 0˜3% Ethylacetate/Petroleum ether gradient) to give 5(2) (0.53 g, 2.01 mmol,92.31% yield) as a colorless oil.

A solution of 6(2) (0.530 g, 2.01 mmol, 1 eq.) in HCl/EtOAc (4 M, 1.8mL, 3.58 eq.) was stirred at 15° C. for 0.5 h. The mixture wasconcentrated to dryness to give crude 6(3) (0.32 g, 2.01 mmol, 99.62%yield, HCl salt) as a light yellow solid, which was used directly fornext step without purification.

A mixture of 6(3) (0.250 g, 2.03 mmol, 1.22 eq.) and DIPEA (1.08 g, 8.34mmol, 1.45 mL, 5 eq.) in THF (20 mL) was stirred at 15° C. for 1 h. Thensulfonyl chloride (0.450 g, 1.67 mmol, 1 eq.) was added. The mixture wasstirred at 15° C. for 15 h. The mixture was concentrated to give aresidue, which was purified by flash silica gel chromatography (ISCO®;20 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of 0˜90% Ethylacetate/Petroleum ether gradient) to give 6(4) (0.48 g, 80.73%) as ayellow solid.

To a solution of 6(4) (0.25 g, 701.62 μmol, 1 eq.),5-amino-2-fluorobenzonitrile (143.26 mg, 1.05 mmol, 1.5 eq.) in THF (5mL) was added LiHMDS (1 M in THF, 3.5 mL, 3.5 mmol, 4.99 eq.) dropwiseat 15° C. The mixture was stirred at 15° C. for 3 h. The reaction wasquenched with sat. aq. NH₄Cl (10 mL) and H₂O (5 mL). The mixture wasextracted with EtOAc (3×20 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (20 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated to give a residue. The residue was purified by flash silicagel chromatography (ISCO®; 4 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of30˜65% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient) to give the crude product(310 mg) as a purple solid. The crude product (190 mg) was re-purifiedby flash silica gel chromatography (ISCO®; 4 g SepaFlash® Silica FlashColumn, Eluent of 10˜50% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient) to give6(5) (180 mg) as a purple solid.

To a solution of 6(5) (0.11 g, 246.43 μmol, 1 eq.) in DMF (2 mL) wasadded CsF (149.73 mg, 985.72 μmol, 4 eq.). The mixture was stirred at100° C. for 16 h. The mixture was diluted with H₂O (15 mL) and extractedwith EtOAc (3×15 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine(2×15 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated togive a residue. The residue was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (ISCO®; 12 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of0˜100% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 25 mL/min) to give thecrude product (35 mg) as a red gum, which was re-purified by prep-HPLC(Instrument: BK; Column: Xtimate C18 150*25 mm*5 um; Condition:water(0.05% HCl)-ACN; Begin B: 35; End B: 65; Gradient Time (min): 11.5;100% B Hold Time (min): 2; FlowRate (ml/min): 25) to give compound 6A(1.4 mg) as a white solid.

Example 8 Compounds 7A and 7B

To a solution of 1-hydroxypropan-2-one (20 g, 269.98 mmol, 18.52 mL, 1eq.) and imidazole (25.73 g, 377.98 mmol, 1.4 eq.) in DCM (200 mL) wasadded TBSCl (44.76 g, 296.98 mmol, 36.39 mL, 1.1 eq.) at 0° C. Themixture was stirred at 20° C. for 12 h. The mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue was diluted withH₂O (200 mL), extracted with EtOAc (3×150 mL). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (200 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give the crude 7(2)(47 g, 249.55 mmol, 92.43% yield) as a yellow oil, which was used intothe next step without further purification.

To a mixture of crude (2) (37 g, 196.45 mmol, 1 eq.) in THF (370 mL) wasadded tetraisopropoxytitanium (139.59 g, 491.14 mmol, 144.95 mL, 2 eq.)and 2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide (23.81 g, 196.45 mmol, 1 eq.) at 15°C. The mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 14 h. After cooling to 15° C.,the mixture was poured into brine (400 mL) with stirring. The resultingsuspension was filtered by diatomite and washed with EtOAc (6×50 mL).The filtrate was concentrated to give a residue. To the residue wasadded H₂O (200 mL). The mixture was extracted with EtOAc (3×150 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with brine (200 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure togive the crude product, which was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (ISCO®; 220 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of0˜15% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 100 mL/min) to give 7(3)(9 g, 30.87 mmol, 15.71% yield) as a yellow oil.

To a solution of (3) (5 g, 17.15 mmol, 1 eq.) in toluene (50 mL) wasadded bromo(vinyl)magnesium (1.6 M in 2-MeTHF, 32.16 mL, 3 eq.) at −78°C. under N₂. The mixture was stirred at −78° C. for 2 h. The reactionwas quenched with sat. NH₄Cl(100 mL) at −78° C. The mixture was allowedto warm to 15° C. slowly. The mixture was then filtered and extractedwith EtOAc (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine(100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure to give a residue. The residue was purified by flashsilica gel chromatography (ISCO®; 40 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column,Eluent of 0˜20% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 40 mL/min) togive 7(4) (1.5 g, 4.69 mmol, 27.37% yield) as a yellow oil.

To a solution of 7(4) (1.5 g, 4.69 mmol, 1 eq.) in MeOH (15 mL) wasadded HCl/dioxane (4 M, 11.73 mL, 10 eq.) at 15° C. The mixture wasstirred at 15° C. for 1 h. The mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure to give a residue. The residue was diluted with MTBE (30 mL)and extracted with H₂O (3×60 mL). The combined aqueous layers wereconcentrated under reduced pressure to give 7(5) (620 mg, 4.51 mmol,95.99% yield, HCl salt) as a brown oil, which was used into the nextstep without further purification

To a solution of 7(5) (400 mg, 2.91 mmol, 1.5 eq.) in THF (25 mL) wasadded DIPEA (1.25 g, 9.69 mmol, 1.69 mL, 5 eq.) at 10° C. The mixturewas stirred at 10° C. for 1 h. Then to the mixture was added sulfonylchloride (522.60 mg, 1.94 mmol, 1 eq.). The mixture was stirred at 10°C. for 19 h. The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to givea residue. The residue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography(ISCO®; 12 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of 0˜50% Ethylacetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 30 mL/min) to give 7(6) (170 mg,508.43 μmol, 26.24% yield) as a brown oil.

To a solution of 7(6) (170 mg, 508.43 μmol, 1 eq.) in DMF (4 mL) wasadded LiHMDS (1 M, 1.77 mL, 3.48 eq.) at 10° C. The mixture was stirredat 80° C. for 6 h. TLC (Petroleum ether:Ethyl acetate (1:1)) indicatedthe starting material was consumed completely. The reaction was quenchedwith sat. aq. NH₄Cl(15 mL) at 10° C. The mixture was then diluted withH₂O (15 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (3×15 mL). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (30 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. Theresidue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography (ISCO®; 4 gSepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of 0˜25% Ethyl acetate/Petroleumether; gradient @ 20 mL/min) to give 7(7) (130 mg, 370.37 mol, 72.85%yield, 89.56% purity) as a yellow oil.

To a solution of 7(7) (130 mg, 413.54 μmol, 1 eq.) and5-amino-2-fluorobenzonitrile (78.81 mg, 578.96 μmol, 1.4 eq.) in THF (8mL) was added LiHMDS (1 M, 1.65 mL, 4 eq.) at 10° C. The mixture wasstirred at 10° C. for 2 h. TLC (Petroleum ether:Ethyl acetate (2:1))indicated the starting material was consumed completely. The reactionwas quenched with sat. aq. NH₄Cl(15 mL) and H₂O (10 mL). The mixture wasthen extracted with EtOAc (3×20 mL). The combined organic layers werewashed with brine (40 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated to give a residue, which was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (ISCO®; 4 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of0˜35% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether; gradient @ 20 mL/min) to give 7(8)(100 mg, 58.62% yield, 98.03% purity) as a brown solid. The enantiomers,compound 7A and compound 7B, were further separated by chiral HPLC. Thestereochemistry shown for each of Compounds 7A and 7B is relative andnot absolute.

Example 9 Additional Compounds

The foregoing syntheses are exemplary and can be used as a startingpoint to prepare a large number of additional compounds, including thoseprovided in Table 1. Examples of compounds of Formulae (I) and (II) thatcan be prepared in various ways, including those synthetic schemes shownand described herein, are provided below. Those skilled in the art willbe able to recognize modifications of the disclosed syntheses and todevise routes based on the disclosures herein; all such modificationsand alternate routes are within the scope of the claims.

TABLE 1 Compound MS No. Structure [M + 1]⁺ ¹H NMR  8

389.4 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.13- 7.98 (m, 2H), 7.80 (ddd, J = 2.8, 4.5,9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (t, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (s, 1H), 5.86 (ddd, J = 4.9,10.6, 17.3 Hz, 1H), 5.38- 5.15 (m, 2H), 4.37 (br s, 1H), 4.12 (br d, J =8.4 Hz, 1H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 3.27- 3.05 (m, 2H), 2.17 (br dd, J = 6.5,14.6 Hz, 1H), 1.55 (br d, J = 3.4 Hz, 1H)  9A

462.3 (400 MHz, CDOD₃) δ: 8.07 (dd, J = 2.7, 6.3 Hz, 1H), 7.93-7.82 (m,1H), 7.38- 7.27 (m, 2H), 6.02 (dd, J = 11.1, 17.8 Hz, 1H), 5.33- 5.22(m, 2H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.63-3.55 (m, 1H), 3.54-3.43 (m, 1H), 3.20- 3.00(m, 2H), 2.30-2.12 (m, 2H)  9B

462.3 (400 MHz, CDOD₃) δ: 8.09 (dd, J = 2.6, 6.3 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (td, J =3.8, 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.41-7.28 (m, 2H), 6.04 (dd, J = 11.2, 17.7 Hz, 1H),5.35-5.21 (m, 2H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.64-3.58 (m, 1H), 3.56-3.48 (m, 1H),3.20-3.00 (m, 2H), 2.33- 2.14 (m, 2H) 10A

419.1 (400 MHz, CDOD₃) δ: 8.11 (dd, J = 2.7, 5.7 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (ddd, J =2.8, 4.7, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (t, J = 9.0 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (s, 1H), 6.02 (dd,J = 11.2, 17.7 Hz, 1H), 5.34- 5.20 (m, 2H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.62-3.46 (m,2H), 3.22-2.99 (m, 2H), 2.32- 2.13 (m, 2H) 10B

419.1 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.07- 7.96 (m, 1H), 7.85 (br s, 1H), 7.27-7.14(m, 2H), 5.94 (br dd, J = 11.7, 17.1 Hz, 1H), 5.40-5.20 (m, 2H), 5.08(br s, 1H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 3.70-3.50 (m, 2H), 3.11 (br d, J = 5.6 Hz,2H), 2.32 (br s, 2H), 2.17- 2.05 (m, 1H) 11A

433.4 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 10.60 (s, 1H), 8.18 (dd, J = 2.4, 5.6 Hz,1H), 8.02- 7.87 (m, 1H), 7.54 (t, J = 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (s, 1H), 6.92(d, J = 10.8 Hz, 1H), 5.92 (dd, J = 10.7, 17.1 Hz, 1H), 5.20 (dd, J =1.9, 17.3 Hz, 1H), 5.06-4.95 (m, 1H), 4.76 (s, 1H), 3.68 (s, 3H), 3.03(br dd, J = 6.8, 15.1 Hz, 1H), 2.73 (br d, J = 13.5 Hz, 1H), 2.13-2.04(m, 1H), 1.26-1.09 (m, 5H) 11B

433.4 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 10.59 (s, 1H), 8.18 (dd, J = 2.6, 5.8 Hz,1H), 7.95 (ddd, J = 2.7, 4.9, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (t, J = 9.1 Hz, 1H),7.45 (s, 1H), 6.81 (d, J = 10.6 Hz, 1H), 6.00 (dd, J = 10.7, 17.3 Hz,1H), 5.22 (dd, J = 1.9, 17.3 Hz, 1H), 5.02 (dd, J = 2.0, 10.6 Hz, 1H),4.62 (s, 1H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 3.03 (br dd, J = 6.6, 14.6 Hz, 1H),2.79-2.65 (m, 1H), 2.07 (s, 1H), 1.47- 1.32 (m, 1H), 1.15 (s, 3H) 12A

431.1 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 10.61 (s, 1H), 8.19 (dd, J = 2.7, 5.8 Hz,1H), 7.96 (ddd, J = 2.7, 4.8, 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (t, J = 9.1 Hz, 1H),7.46 (s, 1H), 6.90 (d, J = 10.8 Hz, 1H), 5.53 (s, 1H), 3.69 (s, 3H),3.40- 3.36 (m, 1H), 3.28 (s, 1H), 3.09 (br dd, J = 6.9, 13.8 Hz, 1H),2.80-2.70 (m, 1H), 2.25 (br dd, J = 6.9, 13.8 Hz, 1H), 1.49 (q, J = 12.0Hz, 1H), 1.41 (s, 3H) 12B

431.1 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 10.61 (br s, 1H), 8.19 (dd, J = 2.6, 5.8 Hz,1H), 8.00- 7.92 (m, 1H), 7.54 (t, J = 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (s, 1H), 6.93(br s, 1H), 5.52 (br s, 1H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 3.51-3.41 (m, 1H), 3.34 (brs, 1H), 3.10 (br dd, J = 6.6, 14.8 Hz, 1H), 2.82-2.65 (m, 2H), 2.25 (brdd, J = 6.6, 13.9 Hz, 1H), 1.48 (q, J = 11.6 Hz, 1H), 1.35 (s, 3H) 13

441.0 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.78 (s, 1H), 7.96 (dd, J = 2.7, 5.3 Hz, 1H),7.72 (ddd, J = 2.9, 4.4, 8.9 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.09 (s,1H), 4.77-4.64 (m, 2H), 4.43- 4.18 (m, 2H), 3.96 (s, 4H), 2.40 (br t, J= 7.5 Hz, 2H) 14A

421.2 (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ: 8.17 (dd, J = 2.7, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (ddd, J =2.8, 4.7, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (t, J = 8.9 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (s, 1H), 6.14-6.00 (m, 1H), 5.42 (d, J = 17.1 Hz, 1H), 5.30 (d, J = 10.5 Hz, 1H), 4.95(d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 4.26 (t, J = 6.0 Hz, 1H), 4.18 (dd, J = 8.7, 12.8Hz, 1H), 3.94 (s, 3H), 3.83-3.75 (m, 1H) 14B

421.1 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.54 (s, 1H), 8.20 (dd, J = 2.6, 5.6 Hz,1H), 8.05 (ddd, J = 2.8, 4.8, 9.0 Hz, 1H), 7.68-7.36 (m, 3H), 6.03-5.85(m, 1H), 5.57- 5.07 (m, 3H), 4.72 (br d, J = 12.3 Hz, 1H), 4.25 (br s,1H), 3.97-3.70 (m, 5H) 15A

405.0 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.73 (s, 1H), 7.90 (dd, J = 2.7, 5.4 Hz, 1H),7.76 (ddd, J = 2.8, 4.5, 9.0 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (s,1H), 6.10 (dd, J = 10.8, 17.4 Hz, 1H), 5.48 (d, J = 17.4 Hz, 1H), 5.40(d, J = 10.8 Hz, 1H), 4.87 (s, 1H), 4.78- 4.72 (m, 1H), 4.68-4.61 (m,1H), 3.96 (s, 3H), 2.02 (s, 1H), 1.59 (s, 3H) 15B

405.0 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.73 (s, 1H), 7.90 (dd, J = 2.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H),7.80-7.73 (m, 1H), 7.20 (t, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (s, 1H), 6.10 (dd, J =10.8, 17.4 Hz, 1H), 5.48 (d, J = 17.3 Hz, 1H), 5.40 (d, J = 10.8 Hz,1H), 4.88 (s, 1H), 4.78-4.72 (m, 1H), 4.67-4.61 (m, 1H), 3.96 (s, 3H),2.02 (s, 1H), 1.59 (s, 3H) 16A

419.0 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.76 (s, 1H), 7.91 (dd, J = 2.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H),7.75 (ddd, J = 2.8, 4.6, 9.0 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (s,1H), 5.99-5.85 (m, 1H), 5.35- 5.23 (m, 2H), 4.75 (s, 1H), 4.70-4.58 (m,2H), 3.96 (s, 3H), 2.67 (dd, J = 7.4, 13.8 Hz, 1H), 2.41 (dd, J = 7.5,13.8 Hz, 1H), 1.45 (s, 3H) 16B

419.0 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.77 (s, 1H), 7.91 (dd, J = 2.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H),7.75 (ddd, J = 2.9, 4.5, 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (s,1H), 5.98-5.84 (m, 1H), 5.35- 5.24 (m, 2H), 4.75 (s, 1H), 4.70-4.58 (m,2H), 3.96 (s, 3H), 2.67 (dd, J = 7.3, 13.4 Hz, 1H), 2.41 (dd, J = 7.8,13.6 Hz, 1H), 2.02 (s, 1H), 1.45 (s, 3H) 17A

435.5 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.87 (s, 1H), 7.96 (dd, J = 2.6, 5.4 Hz, 1H),7.74 (ddd, J = 2.9, 4.4, 9.0 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.09 (s,1H), 5.85 (br d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.35-5.19 (m, 2H), 5.05 (d, J = 9.6Hz, 1H), 4.89 (dd, J = 2.2, 12.9 Hz, 1H), 4.35 (dd, J = 9.1, 12.9 Hz,1H), 4.02-3.83 (m, 5H), 2.59 (br s, 1H), 2.45-2.27 (m, 1H), 2.09 (d, J =3.6 Hz, 1H) 17B

435.5 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.91 (s, 1H), 7.95 (dd, J = 2.7, 5.4 Hz, 1H),7.75 (ddd, J = 2.8, 4.6, 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (t, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (s,1H), 5.95-5.71 (m, 1H), 5.39- 5.21 (m, 2H), 5.01 (d, J = 10.4 Hz, 1H),4.72 J = 1.6, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.29 (dd, J = 9.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.08-3.88(m, 5H), 2.63- 2.44 (m, 2H), 2.09-1.94 (m, 1H) 18

419.2 (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ: 8.17 (dd, J = 2.8, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (ddd, J =2.7, 4.7, 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (t, J = 8.9 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (s, 1H), 5.04 (dd,J = 2.0, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.57 (dd, J = 2.1, 5.7 Hz, 1H), 4.26 (dd, J =8.8, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.98-3.90 (m, 4H), 3.05 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, 1H) 19A

433.0 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.54 (s, 1H), 8.21 (dd, J = 2.8, 5.8 Hz,1H), 8.05 (ddd, J = 2.8, 5.0, 9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (br d, J = 4.3 Hz, 1H),7.56-7.48 (m, 2H), 5.88 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 1H), 4.89 (dd, J = 1.9, 12.7 Hz,1H), 4.34-4.24 (m, 1H), 4.02 (dd, J = 9.3, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.83 (s, 3H),3.70-3.61 (m, 1H), 1.86 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 3H) 19B

433.3 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.87 (s, 1H), 7.98 (dd, J = 2.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H),7.72 (ddd, J = 2.7, 4.5, 9.0 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (s,1H), 4.95 (dd, J = 2.1, 12.9 Hz, 2H), 4.78-4.65 (m, 2H), 4.30 (dd, J =8.6, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.11 (ddd, J = 2.3, 5.6, 8.2 Hz, 1H), 3.97 (s, 3H),2.35 (br s, 1H), 1.89 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, 3H) 20

532.1 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.69 (s, 1H), 7.86 (dd, J = 2.6, 6.1 Hz, 1H),7.75-7.68 (m, 1H), 7.21 (t, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (s, 1H), 6.09 (dd, J =10.9, 17.1 Hz, 1H), 5.81 (d, J = 17.1 Hz, 1H), 5.70 (d, J = 10.9 Hz,1H), 4.98-4.89 (m, 2H), 4.39 (dd, J = 9.1, 12.9 Hz, 1H), 4.29 (br d, J =7.5 Hz, 1H), 3.98 (s, 3H), 3.40 (s, 1H) 21

489.2 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.52 (s, 1H), 8.18 (dd, J = 2.8, 5.8Hz, 1H), 8.02 (ddd, J = 2.8, 4.9, 9.1 Hz, 2H), 7.57-7.44 (m, 2H), 6.96(s, 1H), 6.10 (dd, J = 10.9, 17.0 Hz, 1H), 5.67 (dd, J = 1.3, 17.0 Hz,1H), 5.49 (d, J = 11.9 Hz, 1H), 4.72 (d, J = 11.8 Hz, 1H), 4.11 (br s,1H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 3.74 (dd, J = 8.9, 12.7 Hz, 1H) 22A

476.1 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.84 (s, 1H), 7.84 (dd, J = 2.6, 6.1 Hz, 1H),7.73 (td, J = 3.5, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 5.04 (br s, 1H), 4.95 (dd, J = 1.4, 12.5Hz, 1H), 4.71 (br s, 1H), 4.27-4.16 (m, 1H), 4.16- 4.08 (m, 1H), 3.98(s, 3H), 2.33 (br s, 1H), 1.91 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, 3H) 22B

476.3 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.85 (s, 1H), 7.91-7.79 (m, 1H), 7.78-7.69 (m,1H), 7.19 (t, J = 9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (s, 1H), 5.05-4.83 (m, 2H), 4.78-4.63 (m, 2H), 4.30 (dd, J = 8.7, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.11 (br s, 1H), 3.98 (s,3H), 1.89 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 3H) 23A

448.2 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.69 (s, 1H), 7.81-7.69 (m, 2H), 7.18 (t, J =9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (s, 1H), 6.09 (dd, J = 10.8, 17.3 Hz, 1H), 5.52-5.34(m, 2H), 4.85 (s, 1H), 4.78-4.70 (m, 1H), 4.68-4.58 (m, 1H), 3.95 (s,3H), 1.58 (s, 3H) 23B

448.2 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.69 (s, 1H), 7.82-7.68 (m, 2H), 7.18 (t, J =9.4 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (s, 1H), 6.09 (dd, J = 10.8, 17.4 Hz, 1H), 5.54-5.33(m, 2H), 4.86 (s, 1H), 4.79-4.58 (m, 2H), 3.95 (s, 3H), 1.58 (s, 3H) 24

434.2 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.81 (s, 1H), 7.83 (dd, J = 2.6, 6.1 Hz, 1H),7.79-7.71 (m, 1H), 7.28 (s, 2H), 7.21 (t, J = 9.4 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (s, 1H),6.01- 5.86 (m, 1H), 5.58-5.36 (m, 2H), 4.83-4.69 (m, 2H), 4.61 (br d, J= 8.3 Hz, 1H), 4.21 (dd, J = 8.5, 12.9 Hz, 1H), 3.99 (s, 3H) 25A

435.4 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.88 (br s, 1H), 7.98 (br d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H),7.76 (br d, J = 3.8 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.18 (m, 1H), 7.11 (br s, 1H),5.99-5.73 (m, 1H), 5.47-5.21 (m, 2H), 5.16-4.81 (m, 2H), 4.37 (br dd, J= 9.4, 12.6 Hz, 1H), 4.15-3.79 (m, 5H), 2.63 (td, J = 2.9, 5.6 Hz, 1H),2.47- 2.27 (m, 1H), 2.21-1.99 (m, 1H) 25B

435.4 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.90 (br s, 1H), 7.95 (br d, J = 2.6 Hz, 1H),7.81-7.67 (m, 1H), 7.21 (br t, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (s, 1H), 5.92-5.75(m, 1H), 5.38-5.21 (m, 2H), 4.99 (br d, J = 10.3 Hz, 1H), 4.72 (br d, J= 13.0 Hz, 1H), 4.29 (br dd, J = 9.5, 12.3 Hz, 1H), 4.08-3.85 (m, 5H),2.63-2.43 (m, 2H), 2.00 (br s, 1H) 26

532.2 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.70 (s, 1H), 7.86 (dd, J = 2.6, 6.1 Hz, 1H),7.71 (td, J = 3.5, 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J = 9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (s, 1H),6.08 (dd, J = 10.9, 17.0 Hz, 1H), 5.81 (d, J = 17.1 Hz, 1H), 5.70 (d, J= 10.8 Hz, 1H), 4.94 (dd, J = 2.4, 13.1 Hz, 2H), 4.46- 4.35 (m, 1H),4.27 (br d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 3.97 (s, 3H), 3.45 (br d, J = 1.8 Hz, 1H)27A

419.1 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.52 (s, 1H), 8.19 (dd, J = 2.7, 5.7 Hz,1H), 8.03 (ddd, J = 2.8, 4.8, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (br s, 1H), 7.56- 7.48(m, 2H), 5.90-5.76 (m, 1H), 5.18-5.04 (m, 2H), 4.70-4.59 (m, 1H), 3.92(dd, J = 9.4, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 3.59-3.50 (m, 1H), 1.08 (d, J= 6.8 Hz, 3H) 27B

419.1 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.54 (s, 1H), 8.19 (dd, J = 2.4, 5.7 Hz,1H), 8.05 (ddd, J = 2.8, 5.0, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.63-7.57 (m, 1H), 7.56-7.50(m, 2H), 5.92- 5.79 (m, 1H), 5.15-5.00 (m, 2H), 4.65 (br d, J = 12.1 Hz,1H), 3.90-3.85 (m, 1H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 3.71-3.59 (m, 1H), 1.10-1.04 (m,3H) 27C

419.1 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.54 (s, 1H), 8.19 (dd, J = 2.6, 5.6 Hz,1H), 8.05 (ddd, J = 2.9, 4.9, 9.0 Hz, 1H), 7.66-7.42 (m, 3H), 5.93-5.77(m, 1H), 5.18- 5.00 (m, 2H), 4.65 (d, J = 12.3 Hz, 1H), 3.90-3.85 (m,1H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 3.70- 3.62 (m, 1H), 1.07 (d, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H) 27D

419.1 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.52 (s, 1H), 8.19 (dd, J = 2.7, 5.7 Hz,1H), 8.03 (ddd, J = 2.6, 4.9, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (d, J = 9.5 Hz, 1H),7.57-7.48 (m, 2H), 5.90-5.74 (m, 1H), 5.16- 5.03 (m, 2H), 4.65 (dd, J =1.4, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.92 (dd, J = 9.4, 12.6 Hz, 1H), 3.83 (s, 3H),3.59-3.49 (m, 1H), 1.08 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 3H) 28A

435.2 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.49 (s, 1H), 8.19 (dd, J = 2.7, 5.7 Hz,1H), 8.04 (ddd, J = 2.7, 4.8, 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (br s, 1H), 7.50 (s,2H), 5.94 (dd, J = 10.8, 17.0 Hz, 1H), 5.30 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H),5.33-5.22 (m, 1H), 5.04 (dd, J = 2.0, 10.6 Hz, 1H), 4.84 (d, J = 12.0Hz, 1H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 3.72 (dd, J = 9.1, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 3.64 (br s, 1H),1.31 (s, 3H) 28B

435.3 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.51 (s, 1H), 8.19 (dd, J = 2.6, 5.8 Hz,1H), 8.02 (br s, 1H), 7.58-7.41 (m, 3H), 6.07 (dd, J = 10.6, 17.3 Hz,1H), 5.30 (dd, J = 1.5, 17.3 Hz, 1H), 5.13 (dd, J = 1.6, 10.7 Hz, 1H),5.05 (s, 1H), 4.84 (d, J = 12.0 Hz, 1H), 3.91 (br d, J = 12.6 Hz, 1H),3.82 (s, 3H), 3.65-3.55 (m, 1H), 3.31 (s, 3H), 1.20 (s, 3H) 29A

478.2 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.55 (s, 1H), 8.19 (dd, J = 2.6, 6.3 Hz,1H), 7.99- 7.89 (m, 1H), 7.55-7.44 (m, 3H), 6.08 (dd, J = 10.7, 17.2 Hz,1H), 5.30 (dd, J = 1.5, 17.3 Hz, 1H), 5.17-5.08 (m, 1H), 5.04 (s, 1H),4.82 (d, J = 12.4 Hz, 1H), 3.92 (dd, J = 8.9, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 3.82 (s,3H), 3.60 (br t, J = 9.5 Hz, 1H), 1.20 (s, 3H) 29B

478.2 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.54 (s, 1H), 8.19 (dd, J = 2.5, 6.5 Hz,1H), 7.98- 7.89 (m, 1H), 7.59 (br d, J = 9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.53-7.42 (m, 2H),5.94 (dd, J = 10.6, 17.0 Hz, 1H), 5.35-5.21 (m, 2H), 5.04 (dd, J = 2.1,10.7 Hz, 1H), 4.81 (d, J = 12.3 Hz, 1H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 3.72 (dd, J =9.1, 12.3 Hz, 1H), 3.67-3.59 (m, 1H), 2.07 (s, 3H), 1.31 (s, 3H) 30A

421.2 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.41 (s, 1H), 8.17 (dd, J = 2.7, 5.7 Hz,1H), 8.02 (ddd, J = 2.7, 4.8, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.83 (br s, 1H), 7.54 (t, J =9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (s, 1H), 5.89 (dd, J = 11.0, 17.5 Hz, 1H), 5.47 (d, J= 1.1 Hz, 1H), 5.42 (d, J = 1.3 Hz, 1H), 5.27 (dd, J = 1.1, 11.0 Hz,1H), 5.16 (t, J = 5.9 Hz, 1H), 4.76-4.65 (m, 2H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 3.76(dd, J = 5.9, 10.8 Hz, 1H), 3.40- 3.37 (m, 1H), 3.33 (s, 1H), 3.31 (s,16H) 30B

421.2 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.42 (s, 1H), 8.17 (dd, J = 2.7, 5.7 Hz,1H), 8.02 (ddd, J = 2.7, 4.9, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.84 (br s, 1H), 7.54 (t, J =9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (s, 1H), 5.89 (dd, J = 11.0, 17.5 Hz, 1H), 5.45 (dd, J= 1.1, 17.5 Hz, 1H), 5.27 (dd, J = 1.2, 10.9 Hz, 1H), 5.17 (t, J = 6.0Hz, 1H), 4.78-4.62 (m, 2H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 3.76 (dd, J = 6.0, 10.8 Hz,1H), 3.39 (br d, J = 6.3 Hz, 1H) 31A

464.3 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.46 (s, 1H), 8.18 (dd, J = 2.5, 6.4 Hz,1H), 7.95- 7.90 (m, 1H), 7.85 (br s, 1H), 7.52 (t, J = 9.8 Hz, 1H), 7.47(s, 1H), 5.90 (dd, J = 10.9, 17.5 Hz, 1H), 5.45 (dd, J = 0.9, 17.5 Hz,1H), 5.28 (dd, J = 0.9, 10.9 Hz, 1H), 5.17 (br t, J = 5.9 Hz, 1H),4.77-4.64 (m, 2H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 3.77 (br dd, J = 5.9, 10.8 Hz, 1H),3.39 (dd, J = 5.5, 10.6 Hz, 1H) 31B

464.3 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.45 (s, 1H), 8.17 (dd, J = 2.4, 6.4 Hz,1H), 7.95- 7.89 (m, 1H), 7.85 (s, 1H), 7.52 (t, J = 9.8 Hz, 1H), 7.46(s, 1H), 5.89 (dd, J = 11.0, 17.5 Hz, 1H), 5.44 (d, J = 17.5 Hz, 1H),5.27 (d, J = 10.9 Hz, 1H), 5.16 (t, J = 5.9 Hz, 1H), 4.75-4.64 (m, 2H),3.81 (s, 3H), 3.76 (dd, J = 6.1, 10.7 Hz, 1H), 3.38 (dd, J = 5.9, 10.7Hz, 1H) 32

405.1 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.84 (s, 1H), 7.95 (dd, J = 2.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H),7.73 (ddd, J = 2.8, 4.5, 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (s,1H), 5.12 (d, J = 1.4 Hz, 1H), 5.04-4.93 (m, 1H), 4.80 (dd, J = 2.3,12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.66 (d, J = 9.0 Hz, 1H), 4.44 (br t, J = 8.1 Hz, 1H),4.21 (dd, J = 8.4, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.97 (s, 3H), 1.99-1.86 (m, 1H), 1.95(s, 3H) 33

448.2 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.82 (s, 1H), 7.84 (dd, J = 2.6, 6.0 Hz, 1H),7.74 (td, J = 3.6, 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (t, J = 9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (s, 1H),5.13 (d, J = 1.4 Hz, 1H), 5.03 (s, 1H), 4.81 (dd, J = 2.3, 12.8 Hz, 1H),4.66 (br d, J = 3.9 Hz, 1H), 4.46 (br s, 1H), 4.21 (dd, J = 8.4, 12.8Hz, 1H), 3.99 (s, 3H), 1.96 (s, 3H) 34

489.1 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.52 (s, 1H), 8.18 (dd, J = 2.8, 5.8 Hz,1H), 8.08- 7.97 (m, 2H), 7.60-7.45 (m, 2H), 6.97 (s, 1H), 6.10 (dd, J =10.9, 17.0 Hz, 1H), 5.67 (dd, J = 1.2, 17.1 Hz, 1H), 5.49 (d, J = 11.8Hz, 1H), 4.72 (d, J = 11.6 Hz, 1H), 4.11 (br t, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 3.83(s, 3H), 3.75 (dd, J = 9.0, 12.6 Hz, 1H) 35A

433.2 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.55 (s, 1H), 8.20 (dd, J = 2.6, 5.6 Hz,1H), 8.10- 7.95 (m, 1H), 7.64 (br s, 1H), 7.57-7.41 (m, 2H), 5.94 (s,1H), 5.02 (d, J = 12.1 Hz, 1H), 3.98 (dd, J = 8.8, 12.7 Hz, 1H), 3.82(s, 3H), 3.70 (br d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 3.53 (s, 1H), 1.41 (s, 3H) 35B

433.2 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.53 (s, 1H), 8.20 (dd, J = 2.7, 5.8 Hz,1H), 8.06 (ddd, J = 2.8, 4.9, 9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (br s, 1H), 7.57- 7.46(m, 2H), 5.98 (s, 1H), 5.02 (d, J = 11.5 Hz, 1H), 4.08-3.94 (m, 1H),3.83 (s, 3H), 3.63 (br s, 1H), 1.48 (s, 3H) 36A

476.3 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.59 (s, 1H), 8.20 (dd, J = 2.6, 6.6 Hz,1H), 7.99- 7.92 (m, 1H), 7.72-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.53-7.45 (m, 2H), 5.93 (s,1H), 5.00 (d, J = 12.0 Hz, 1H), 3.99 (dd, J = 8.8, 12.6 Hz, 1H), 3.82(s, 3H), 3.70 (br d, J = 8.9 Hz, 1H), 3.52 (s, 1H), 1.41 (s, 3H) 36B

476.3 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.57 (s, 1H), 8.20 (dd, J = 2.6, 6.4 Hz,1H), 7.97 (br dd, J = 3.6, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (br s, 1H), 7.53-7.42 (m,2H), 5.98 (s, 1H), 4.99 (d, J = 11.6 Hz, 1H), 4.00 (dd, J = 8.9, 12.5Hz, 1H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 3.70-3.57 (m, 1H), 1.48 (s, 3H) 37

487.1 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.70 (s, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J = 2.7, 5.6 Hz, 1H),7.66-7.59 (m, 1H), 7.19 (t, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (s, 1H), 6.84 (d, J =4.4 Hz, 1H), 5.29 (d, J = 4.3 Hz, 1H), 5.22 (dd, J = 2.5, 13.9 Hz, 1H),5.01 (br d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1H), 4.59 (s, 1H), 3.98 (s, 3H), 2.85 (s, 1H)38A

435.1 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.36 (s, 1H), 8.17 (dd, J = 2.6, 5.6 Hz,1H), 8.07- 7.98 (m, 1H), 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.53 (t, J = 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.48(s, 1H), 5.79 (dd, J = 11.1, 17.6 Hz, 1H), 5.44 (d, J = 17.8 Hz, 1H),5.34 (d, J = 11.6 Hz, 1H), 5.20 (d, J = 5.9 Hz, 1H), 4.89-4.82 (m, 1H),4.06 (quin, J = 6.1 Hz, 1H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 1.05 (d, J = 6.3 Hz, 3H) 38B

435.3 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.36 (s, 1H), 8.17 (dd, J = 2.7, 5.7 Hz,1H), 8.02 (ddd, J = 2.8, 4.9, 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (br s, 1H), 7.53 (t, J =9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (s, 1H), 5.79 (dd, J = 11.1, 17.6 Hz, 1H), 5.44 (dd, J= 1.1, 17.6 Hz, 1H), 5.34 (d, J = 11.3 Hz, 1H), 5.21 (br d, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 4.88-4.72 (m, 2H), 4.10-4.01 (m, 1H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 1.05 (d, J =6.1 Hz, 3H) 38C

435.3 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.37 (s, 1H), 8.17 (dd, J = 2.7, 5.7 Hz,1H), 8.02 (ddd, J = 2.8, 4.8, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.57-7.43 (m, 3H), 5.87 (dd,J = 11.1, 17.8 Hz, 1H), 5.42-5.25 (m, 2H), 4.93-4.82 (m, 2H), 4.73 (d, J= 13.6 Hz, 1H), 3.89 (quin, J = 6.2 Hz, 1H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 1.13 (d, J =6.4 Hz, 3H) 38D

435.1 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.37 (s, 1H), 8.17 (dd, J = 2.7, 5.7 Hz,1H), 8.02 (ddd, J = 2.6, 4.9, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.56-7.45 (m, 3H), 5.37 (d, J= 17.3 Hz, 1H), 5.28 (d, J = 11.4 Hz, 1H), 4.89-4.83 (m, 2H), 4.73 (d, J= 13.6 Hz, 1H), 3.89 (quin, J = 6.3 Hz, 1H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 1.13 (d, J =6.4 Hz, 3H) 39A

475.2 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.56 (s, 1H), 8.19 (dd, J = 2.8, 5.8 Hz,1H), 8.08- 8.01 (m, 1H), 7.62-7.49 (m, 3H), 5.71 (dd, J = 11.1, 17.8 Hz,1H), 5.35 (d, J = 11.4 Hz, 1H), 5.17 (d, J = 17.5 Hz, 1H), 4.71 (br d, J= 12.3 Hz, 1H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 3.76 (br dd, J = 9.1, 12.8 Hz, 1H),3.73-3.65 (m, 2H), 3.59 (br s, 1H), 3.49-3.38 (m, 2H), 1.89-1.74 (m,2H), 1.72- 1.57 (m, 2H) 39B

475.2 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.55 (s, 1H), 8.18 (dd, J = 2.6, 5.6 Hz,1H), 8.07- 8.01 (m, 1H), 7.60-7.49 (m, 3H), 5.70 (dd, J = 11.1, 17.8 Hz,1H), 5.34 (d, J = 11.0 Hz, 1H), 5.17 (br d, J = 17.8 Hz, 1H), 4.71 (brd, J = 12.6 Hz, 1H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 3.76 (br dd, J = 9.0, 12.6 Hz, 1H),3.72-3.64 (m, 2H), 3.62- 3.54 (m, 1H), 3.48-3.38 (m, 2H), 1.89-1.55 (m,4H) 40A

449.1 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.51 (s, 1H), 8.20 (dd, J = 2.8, 5.8 Hz,1H), 8.06 (ddd, J = 2.8, 4.9, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.57-7.43 (m, 3H), 5.93-5.78(m, 1H), 5.13- 5.03 (m, 2H), 4.98 (d, J = 12.1 Hz, 1H), 4.81 (s, 1H),3.96 (dd, J = 8.8, 12.7 Hz, 1H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 3.58 (br t, J = 9.1 Hz,1H), 2.37- 2.28 (m, 1H), 2.10 (br dd, J = 7.1, 13.9 Hz, 1H), 1.19 (s,3H) 40B

449.3 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.52 (s, 1H), 8.20 (dd, J = 2.8, 5.8 Hz,1H), 8.04 (ddd, J = 2.7, 4.8, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.57-7.44 (m, 3H), 5.89 (dt,J = 2.2, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 5.16-5.05 (m, 2H), 4.99 (d, J = 11.9 Hz, 1H), 4.87(s, 1H), 3.94 (dd, J = 8.9, 12.5 Hz, 1H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 3.62 (br t, J =9.6 Hz, 1H), 2.39-2.22 (m, 2H), 1.01 (s, 3H) 41A

435.1 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.79 (s, 1H), 7.93 (dd, J = 2.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H),7.74 (ddd, J = 2.8, 4.5, 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (s,1H), 6.08 (ddd, J = 6.4, 10.6, 17.2 Hz, 1H), 5.56-5.41 (m, 2H), 5.04 (s,1H), 4.92 (d, J = 13.4 Hz, 1H), 4.75 (d, J = 13.3 Hz, 1H), 4.50 (d, J =6.4 Hz, 1H), 3.96 (s, 3H), 2.14 (br s, 1H), 1.43 (s, 4H) 41B

435.0 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.79 (s, 1H), 7.93 (dd, J = 2.8, 5.5 Hz, 1H),7.74 (ddd, J = 2.9, 4.5, 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (s,1H), 6.08 (ddd, J = 6.3, 10.6, 17.1 Hz, 1H), 5.57-5.35 (m, 2H), 5.06 (s,1H), 4.91 (d, J = 13.3 Hz, 1H), 4.75 (d, J = 13.4 Hz, 1H), 4.50 (br d, J= 6.3 Hz, 1H), 3.95 (s, 3H), 2.18 (br d, J = 2.6 Hz, 1H), 1.43 (s, 3H)41C

435.1 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.76 (s, 1H), 7.91 (dd, J = 2.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H),7.75 (ddd, J = 2.8, 4.5, 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (t, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.09 (s,1H), 5.99 (ddd, J = 7.4, 10.2, 17.3 Hz, 1H), 5.53-5.42 (m, 2H), 5.28 (s,1H), 4.83 (d, J = 13.5 Hz, 1H), 4.64 (d, J = 13.5 Hz, 1H), 4.38 (dd, J =4.9, 7.3 Hz, 1H), 3.98 (s, 3H), 2.56 (d, J = 4.9 Hz, 1H), 1.45 (s, 3H)41D

435.1 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.75 (s, 1H), 7.90 (dd, J = 2.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H),7.74 (ddd, J = 2.8, 4.5, 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.07 (s,1H), 6.09-5.84 (m, 1H), 5.97 (ddd, J = 7.4, 10.2, 17.3 Hz, 1H),5.52-5.40 (m, 2H), 5.30 (br s, 1H), 4.81 (d, J = 13.5 Hz, 1H), 4.62 (d,J = 13.5 Hz, 1H), 4.36 (br d, J = 7.4 Hz, 1H), 3.96 (s, 3H), 2.61 (br s,1H), 2.02 (s, 1H), 1.49-1.36 (m, 1H), 1.43 (s, 2H) 42A

433.1 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.40 (br s, 1H), 8.18 (dd, J = 2.6, 5.6 Hz,1H), 8.10- 7.87 (m, 1H), 7.58-7.36 (m, 2H), 6.04 (br s, 1H), 4.77- 4.45(m, 3H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 3.33 (br s, 1H), 1.43-1.29 (m, 3H) 42B

433.1 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.41 (br s, 1H), 8.18 (dd, J = 2.6, 5.8 Hz,1H), 8.10- 7.84 (m, 2H), 7.58-7.40 (m, 2H), 6.02 (br s, 1H), 4.78- 4.48(m, 3H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 3.22 (br s, 1H), 1.36 (s, 3H) 42C

433.1 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.45 (s, 1H), 8.17 (dd, J = 2.6, 5.8 Hz,1H), 8.00 (ddd, J = 2.7, 4.8, 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.82 (br d, J = 3.0 Hz, 1H),7.52 (t, J = 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (s, 1H), 5.90-5.75 (m, 1H), 4.66-4.54 (m,3H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 3.51 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, 1H), 1.33 (s, 3H) 42D

433.1 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.45 (s, 1H), 8.17 (dd, J = 2.7, 5.7 Hz,1H), 8.00 (ddd, J = 2.7, 4.9, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.83 (br s, 1H), 7.52 (t, J =9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (s, 1H), 5.83 (d, J = 6.3 Hz, 1H), 4.68-4.54 (m, 3H),3.80 (s, 3H), 3.51 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, 1H), 1.33 (s, 3H) 43A

523.1 (400 MHz, CD₃CN) δ: 9.06- 8.95 (m, 1H), 8.03 (dd, J = 2.8, 5.6 Hz,1H), 7.95 (ddd, J = 2.8, 4.8, 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (t, J = 9.1 Hz, 1H),7.19 (s, 1H), 5.71 (dd, J = 11.0, 17.8 Hz, 2H), 5.51 (d, J = 11.0 Hz,1H), 5.34 (d, J = 17.8 Hz, 1H), 4.82 (dd, J = 1.6, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.99-3.87 (m, 4H), 3.76 (d, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 3.04-2.90 (m, 4H), 2.46-2.33 (m,1H), 2.30- 2.18 (m, 3H) 43B

523.1 (400 MHz, CD₃CN) δ: 9.01 (s, 1H), 8.02 (dd, J = 2.7, 5.6 Hz, 1H),7.98-7.90 (m, 1H), 7.31 (t, J = 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (s, 1H), 5.71 (br dd,J = 11.0, 17.6 Hz, 2H), 5.51 (d, J = 11.0 Hz, 1H), 5.34 (d, J = 17.8 Hz,1H), 4.82 (dd, J = 1.4, 12.6 Hz, 1H), 3.99- 3.88 (m, 4H), 3.81-3.70 (m,1H), 3.05-2.91 (m, 4H), 2.47-2.33 (m, 1H), 2.31- 2.18 (m, 4H) 44A

449.1 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.82 (s, 1H), 7.96 (dd, J = 2.7, 5.4 Hz, 1H),7.74 (ddd, J = 2.7, 4.6, 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (t, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.07 (s,1H), 6.00-5.80 (m, 1H), 5.35- 5.21 (m, 2H), 5.07-4.84 (m, 2H), 4.73 (d,J = 13.3 Hz, 1H), 4.06 (td, J = 2.4, 10.4 Hz, 1H), 3.97 (s, 3H), 2.79(br dd, J = 3.6, 13.8 Hz, 1H), 2.18-2.00 (m, 2H), 1.47 (s, 3H) 44B

449.1 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.82 (s, 1H), 7.96 (dd, J = 2.8, 5.5 Hz, 1H),7.74 (ddd, J = 2.8, 4.5, 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (t, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.07 (s,1H), 6.00-5.74 (m, 1H), 5.34- 5.20 (m, 2H), 5.01 (d, J = 13.4 Hz, 1H),4.91 (s, 1H), 4.73 (d, J = 13.4 Hz, 1H), 4.06 (br d, J = 10.6 Hz, 1H),3.97 (s, 3H), 2.79 (br dd, J = 3.6, 13.8 Hz, 1H), 2.20-2.00 (m, 2H),1.47 (s, 3H) 44C

449.1 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.77 (s, 1H), 7.91 (dd, J = 2.7, 5.4 Hz, 1H),7.76 (ddd, J = 2.8, 4.6, 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (s,1H), 5.87 (dddd, J = 5.9, 8.3, 10.6, 16.4 Hz, 1H), 5.38- 5.11 (m, 3H),4.78 (d, J = 13.3 Hz, 1H), 4.57 (d, J = 13.3 Hz, 1H), 3.96 (s, 3H), 3.74(br d, J = 9.4 Hz, 1H), 2.58-2.42 (m, 2H), 2.35 (td, J = 9.3, 14.0 Hz,1H), 1.50 (s, 3H) 44D

449.1 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.77 (s, 1H), 7.91 (dd, J = 2.7, 5.4 Hz, 1H),7.76 (ddd, J = 2.8, 4.5, 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (s,1H), 5.97-5.78 (m, 1H), 5.44- 5.08 (m, 3H), 4.78 (d, J = 13.3 Hz, 1H),4.57 (d, J = 13.3 Hz, 1H), 3.96 (s, 3H), 3.80-3.69 (m, 1H), 2.58-2.42(m, 2H), 2.35 (td, J = 9.3, 14.1 Hz, 1H), 1.50 (s, 3H) 45A

433.1 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.83 (s, 1H), 7.94 (dd, J = 2.7, 5.4 Hz, 1H),7.74 (ddd, J = 2.8, 4.5, 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (t, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.09 (s,1H), 5.81 (dd, J = 10.8, 17.4 Hz, 1H), 5.27-5.16 (m, 2H), 4.80 (dd, J =1.9, 12.6 Hz, 1H), 4.52-4.46 (m, 1H), 4.00-3.92 (m, 4H), 3.79 (br t, J =7.4 Hz, 1H), 1.27 (s, 3H), 1.20 (s, 3H) 45B

433.2 (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 8.83 (s, 1H), 7.94 (dd, J = 2.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H),7.74 (ddd, J = 2.8, 4.5, 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.09 (s,1H), 5.81 (dd, J = 10.7, 17.4 Hz, 1H), 5.29-5.13 (m, 2H), 4.80 (dd, J =1.8, 12.6 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (d, J = 10.5 Hz, 1H), 4.01-3.92 (m, 4H),3.84-3.76 (m, 1H), 1.27 (s, 3H), 1.20 (s, 3H) 46

416.8 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 9.55 (s, 1H), 8.18 (m, 1H), 8.02 (m, 1H),7.80 (m, 1H), 7.50-7.54 (m, 2H), 4.70 (m, 1H), 3.92-3.97 (m, 1H), 3.81(s, 3H), 3.73 (m, 1H), 2.33-2.42 (m, 2H), 1.78 (s, 3H) 47

405.0 (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ: 8.83 (s, 1H), 7.95 (dd, J = 2.8, 5.3 Hz,1H), 7.73 (ddd, J = 2.8, 4.6, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H),7.08 (s, 1H), 5.89-5.75 (m, 1H), 5.29 (s, 1H), 5.27- 5.22 (m, 1H), 4.74(dd, J = 2.3, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.69- 4.59 (m, 1H), 4.15 (dd, J = 7.8, 12.8Hz, 1H), 4.09- 3.99 (m, 1H), 3.96 (s, 3H), 2.60-2.35 (m, 2H)

The stereochemistry shown for each of compounds in Table 1 is relativeand not absolute.

(including pharmaceutically acceptable salts of any of the foregoing).

Example A HBV-DNA Antiviral Assay Using HepG2.2.15 Cells

The following assay procedure describes the HBV antiviral assay. Thisassay uses HepG2.2.15 cells, which have been transfected with HBVgenome, and extracellular HBV DNA quantification as endpoint. Cellviability is assessed in parallel by measuring the intracellular ATPcontent using the CellTiter-Glo® reagent from Promega.

On day 0, HepG2.2.15 cells were seeded in 96-well plates at a density of6.0×10⁴ cells/well(0.1 ml/well). The cells were incubated at 37° C. and5% CO₂.

On day 1, the test articles were diluted and added to cell culture wells(8 concentrations, 4-fold dilution, in duplicate). GLS4, Tenofovir andSorafenib were used as reference compounds. 100 μl of culture mediumcontaining the compounds was added to the plate, and the final totalvolume per well was 200 μl. The final concentration of DMSO in theculture medium was 0.5%. The plate map of compound treatment is shownbelow. The cells were cultured at 37° C. and 5% CO₂ for 3 days. Theplate map of compound treatment is shown in FIG. 1.

On day 4, the plates were refreshed with culture media with compounds.

On day 7, cell viability was assessed using the CellTiter-Glo®, and thecell culture supernatants were collected for determination of HBV DNA byqPCR.

HBV DNA Quantification by qPCR

Extracellular DNA was isolated with QIAamp 96 DNA Blood Kit per themanufacturer's manual. HBV DNA was then quantified by qPCR with HBVspecific primers and probes as specified in Table 2 using the FastStartUniversal MasterMix from Roche on an ABI-7900HT. The PCR cycle programconsisted of 95° C. for 10 min, followed by 40 cycles at 95° C. for 15sec and 60° C. for 1 min.

TABLE 2 HBV DNA Primers and Probe Items Name Sequence (5′→3′) HBV HBV-GTGTCTGCGGCGTTTTATCA Primer forward (SEQ ID NO: 1) HBV-GACAAACGGGCAACATACCTT reverse (SEQ ID NO: 2) HBV HBVFAM-CCTCTKCATCCTGCTGCTATGCCTCATC- Probe probe TAMRA (SEQ ID NO: 3)

A DNA standard was prepared by dilution of the pAAV2 HBV1.3 plasmid withconcentrations ranging from 10 to 1×10⁷ copies/L and used to generate astandard curve by plotting Ct value vs. the concentration of the HBVplasmid DNA standard. The quantity of HBV DNA in each sample wasdetermined by interpolating from the standard curve.

Cell Viability

After harvest of the supernatants, the cell viability was detected byCellTiter-Glo© according to the manufacturer's manual. In brief, 50 μLof fresh cell culture medium was added to the culture plates, followedby addition of 50 μL CellTiter-Glo into each well. The plates wereincubated at room temperature for 10 mins. The luminescence signal wascollected on a BioTek Synergy 2 plate reader.

Data Analysis

Cell viability was calculated as follows: % Cell viability=(luminescencevalue of test sample−average luminescence value of blank)/(averageluminescence value of 0.5% DMSO control−average luminescence ofblank)×100%. HBV DNA inhibition was calculated as follows: 100−(HBV DNAcopy number of test sample−HBV DNA copy number of ETV)/HBV DNA copynumber of 0.5% DMSO control−HBV DNA copy number of ETV)×100%. The CC₅₀,EC₅₀ and EC₉₀ values were determined by dose-response curves fitted byGraphPad Prism using “log (agonist) vs. response—Variable slope”.

Compounds of Formula (I) and Formula (II) are active against HBV asshown in Table 3, where ‘A’ indicates an EC₅₀<1 μM, ‘B’ indicates anEC₅₀ of >1 μM and <10 μM and ‘C’ indicates an EC₅₀>10 μM and <50 μM.

TABLE 3 Activity of compounds No. EC₅₀ 1 A 2A, A* 2B, 2C 2D 3A, A* 3B,3C 3D 4A, A* 4B, 4C 4D 6A A *Indicate that at least 2 of thediastereomers have the indicated activity

Example B HBV-DNA Antiviral Assay Using HepG2.117 Cells

The following assay procedure describes the HBV antiviral assay, usingHepG2.117 cells, which carry a stably integrated genotype D HBV genomeunder the control of a Tet-off promoter, and intracellular HBV DNAquantification as endpoint. Cell viability is assessed in parallel bymeasuring the intracellular ATP content using ATPlite (Perkin Elmer).

On day 0, HepG2.117 cells (which are maintained in routine cell culturewith doxycycline present in the medium at a final concentration of 1μg/mL) were seeded in 96-well plates (white with clear bottom) at adensity of 2.0×10⁴ cells/well (0.1 mL/well) in medium withoutdoxycycline to induce pgRNA transcription and subsequent formation ofHBV particles. The cells were incubated at 37° C. and 5% CO₂.

On day 1, medium was removed from each well, the test articles werediluted in culture medium without doxcycyline and 100 μL was added tocell culture wells (9 concentrations, 4-fold dilution). For each plate,6 untreated (merely DMSO) wells were included. The final concentrationof DMSO in the culture medium was 2%. Each plate was prepared induplicate (one for HBV DNA extraction, one for ATPlite measurement). Thecells were incubated at 37° C. and 5% CO₂ for 3 days.

On day 4, cell viability was assessed using ATPlite and cell lysateswere prepared for HBV DNA extraction and subsequent quantification byqPCR.

HBV DNA Quantification by qPCR

Medium was removed from each well and 100 μL of 0.33% NP-40 in H₂O wasadded to each well. Plates were sealed, incubated at 4° C. for 5 mins,vortexed extensively and centrifuged briefly. Next, 35 μL of lysate wasadded to 65 μL QuickExtract DNA Extraction Solution (Epicentre) in a PCRplate for each well. PCR plate was incubated at 65° C. for 6 mins, 98°C. for 2 mins and finally cooled to 4° C. HBV DNA was then quantified byqPCR with HBV-specific primers and probes as specified in Table 4 usingthe Bio-Rad SSOAdvanced Universal Probes Supermix on a CFX96 machine(Bio-Rad). The PCR cycle program consisted of 95° C. for 3 mins,followed by 40 cycles at 95° C. for 10 sec and 60° C. for 30 sec.

TABLE 4 HBV DNA Primers and Probe for HepG2.117 assay Items NameSequence (5′→3′) HBV HBV- GTGTCTGCGGCGTTTTATCA Primer forward(SEQ ID NO: 1) HBV- GACAAACGGGCAACATACCTT reverse (SEQ ID NO: 2) HBV HBVFAM/CCTCTKCAT/ZEN/CCTGCTGCTATGCCTC Probe probeATC/3IABkFQ/ (SEQ ID NO: 4)

A DNA standard was prepared by dilution of an IDT gBlock correspondingto the amplicon with concentrations ranging from 10{circumflex over( )}2 to 10{circumflex over ( )}8 copies/input (i.e. per 4 μL) and usedto generate a standard curve by plotting Cq values vs. HBV DNA standardconcentration. The quantity of HBV DNA in each sample was determined byinterpolating from the standard curve.

Cell Viability

Using the other plates, the cell viability was quantified by ATPliteaccording to the manufacturer's manual. In brief, 50 μL of cell lysissolution was added to the culture plates and shaken for 5′, followed byaddition of 50 μL substrate into each well and further shaking. Theplates were incubated at room temperature for 10 mins and luminescencesignal was subsequently measured on a VarioSkan Lux (ThermoFisher) platereader.

Data Analysis

Cell viability was calculated as follows: % Cell viability=(luminescencevalue of test sample)/(average luminescence value of 2% DMSOcontrol)×100%. HBV DNA inhibition was calculated as follows: 100−(HBVDNA copy number of test sample)/(average HBV DNA copy number of 2% DMSOcontrol)×100%. No normalization to entecavir was required due to theexcellent dynamic window of this assay. The CC₅₀, EC₅₀ and EC₉₀ valueswere determined by dose-response curves fitted by GraphPad Prism using“log (agonist) vs. response—Variable slope”.

Compounds of Formulae (I) and (II) are active against HBV as shown inTable 5, where ‘A’ indicates an EC₅₀<1 nM, ‘B’ indicates an EC₅₀ of >1nM and <10 nM, ‘C’ indicates an EC₅₀>10 nM and <100 nM, and ‘D’indicates an EC₅₀>100 nM and <1000 nM.

TABLE 5 EC₅₀ HepG2.117 Compound (nM)  1 B  8 B 9A C 9B C 10A C 10B C 11AB 11B B 12A C 12B C 13 B 14A B 14B B 15A B 15B B 16A B 16B B 17A B 17B B18 B 19A B 19B B 20 B 21 C 22A C 22B B 23A B 23B B 24 B 25A C 25B C 26 C27A C 27B B 27C C 27D A 28A B 28B B 29A C 29B B 30A B 30B C 31A B 31B B32 B 33 B 34 A 35A B 35B B 36A C 36B B 37 C 38A C 38B C 38C B 38D D 39AC 39B C 40A B 40B B 41A B 41B B 41C C 41D C 42A B 42B B 42C B 42D C 43AC 43B C 44A C 44B B 44C B 44C C 45A B 45B B 46 B 47 B

Although the foregoing has been described in some detail by way ofillustrations and examples for purposes of clarity and understanding, itwill be understood by those of skill in the art that numerous andvarious modifications can be made without departing from the spirit ofthe present disclosure. Therefore, it should be clearly understood thatthe forms disclosed herein are illustrative only and are not intended tolimit the scope of the present disclosure, but rather to also cover allmodification and alternatives coming with the true scope and spirit ofthe invention.

What is claimed is:
 1. A compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, having the structure:

wherein:

is a single or a double bond, wherein when

is a single bond, then Z¹ is CR^(8A)R^(9A) and Z² is CR^(8B)R^(9B); andwherein when

is a double bond, then Z¹ and Z² are each independently CR¹⁰; R¹ is asubstituted or an unsubstituted C₂₋₈ alkenyl or a substituted or anunsubstituted C₂₋₈ alkynyl, wherein the substituted C₂₋₈ alkenyl and thesubstituted C₂₋₈ alkynyl is substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from halogen, hydroxy, an optionally substitutedmonocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, an optionally substituted bicyclic C₃₋₈cycloalkyl, an optionally substituted monocyclic heterocyclyl andR^(11A); R² is hydrogen, deuterium or a substituted or an unsubstitutedC₁₋₄ alkyl, wherein the substituted C₁₋₄ alkyl is substituted with oneor more substituents selected from halogen, hydroxy and R^(11B); R³ ishydrogen, deuterium or an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl; R⁴ is hydrogen,deuterium or an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl; R⁵ is hydrogen, deuterium,halogen, an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl, cyano, an unsubstituted C₁₋₄haloalkyl or an unsubstituted C₃₋₈ monocyclic cycloalkyl; R⁶ is asubstituted phenyl or a substituted pyridyl, wherein the substitutedphenyl and the substituted pyridyl is substituted with one or moresubstituents independently selected from halogen, cyano, anunsubstituted C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl; and R⁷ ishydrogen, deuterium or an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl; R^(8A), R^(8B),R^(9A) and R^(9B) are independently hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, anunsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl or hydroxy; each R¹⁰ are independentlyhydrogen, deuterium, halogen or an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl; and R^(11A)and R^(11B) are independently an optionally substituted —O-acyl, anunsubstituted O-linked α-amino acid, —O—P(═O)(OH)₂ or —CH₂—P(═O)(OH)₂.2. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, wherein

is a single or a double bond; Z¹ is CR^(8A)R^(9A); Z² is CR^(8B)R^(9B);R^(8A) is hydrogen; R^(9A) is hydrogen; R^(8B) is hydrogen; and R^(9B)is hydrogen.
 3. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, wherein is

a double bond, Z¹ and Z² are each independently CR¹⁰; and R¹⁰ ishydrogen.
 4. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, wherein R¹ is an unsubstituted C₂₋₈ alkenyl or anunsubstituted C₂₋₈ alkynyl.
 5. The compound of claim 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R¹ is a substitutedC₂₋₈ alkenyl, wherein the substituted C₂₋₈ alkenyl is substituted withone or more substituents independently selected from halogen, hydroxy,an optionally substituted monocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, an optionallysubstituted bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, an optionally substitutedmonocyclic heterocyclyl and R^(11A); or wherein R¹ is a substituted C₂₋₈alkynyl, wherein the substituted C₂₋₈ alkynyl is substituted with one ormore substituents independently selected from halogen, hydroxy, anoptionally substituted monocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, an optionallysubstituted bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, an optionally substitutedmonocyclic heterocyclyl and R^(11A).
 6. The compound of claim 5, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R² is hydrogen.
 7. Thecompound of claim 5, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,wherein R² is an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl or a substituted C₁₋₄ alkyl.8. The compound of claim 5, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, wherein R³ is hydrogen.
 9. The compound of claim 5, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R⁴ is an unsubstitutedC₁₋₄ alkyl.
 10. The compound of claim 5, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, wherein R⁵ is hydrogen.
 11. The compound ofclaim 5, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R⁷ ishydrogen.
 12. A compound of Formula (II), or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, having the structure:

wherein: R¹² is a substituted or an unsubstituted C₂₋₈ alkenyl or asubstituted or an unsubstituted C₂₋₈ alkynyl, wherein the substitutedC₂₋₈ alkenyl and the substituted C₂₋₈ alkynyl is substituted with one ormore substituents independently selected from halogen, hydroxy, anoptionally substituted monocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, an optionallysubstituted bicyclic C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, an optionally substitutedmonocyclic heterocyclyl and R^(19A); R¹³ is hydrogen, deuterium or asubstituted or an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl, wherein the substituted C₁₋₄alkyl is substituted with one or more substituents selected fromhalogen, hydroxy and R^(19B); R¹⁴ is hydrogen, deuterium or anunsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl; R¹⁵ is hydrogen, deuterium or an unsubstitutedC₁₋₄ alkyl; R¹⁶ is hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, an unsubstituted C₁₋₄alkyl, cyano, an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ haloalkyl or an unsubstituted C₃₋₈monocyclic cycloalkyl; R¹⁷ is a substituted phenyl or a substitutedpyridyl, wherein the substituted phenyl and the substituted pyridyl issubstituted with one or more substituents independently selected fromhalogen, cyano, an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ haloalkyl and an unsubstitutedC₁₋₄ alkyl; R¹⁸ is hydrogen, deuterium or an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl;and R^(19A) and R^(19B) are independently an optionally substituted—O-acyl, an unsubstituted O-linked α-amino acid, —O—P(═O)(OH)₂ or—CH₂—P(═O)(OH)₂; and provided that when R¹² is an unsubstituted2-butynyl, R¹³ is hydrogen, R¹⁴ and R¹⁸ are each hydrogen, R¹⁵ is methyland R¹⁶ is hydrogen, then R¹⁷ is not 3,4-difluorophenyl.
 13. Thecompound of claim 12, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,wherein R¹² is an unsubstituted C₂₋₈ alkenyl or an unsubstituted C₂₋₈alkynyl.
 14. The compound of claim 12, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, wherein R¹² is a substituted C₂₋₈ alkenyl, wherein thesubstituted C₂₋₈ alkenyl is substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from halogen, hydroxy, an optionally substitutedmonocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, an optionally substituted bicyclic C₃₋₈cycloalkyl, an optionally substituted monocyclic heterocyclyl andR^(19A); or wherein R¹² is a substituted C₂₋₈ alkynyl, wherein thesubstituted C₂₋₈ alkynyl is substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from halogen, hydroxy, an optionally substitutedmonocyclic C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl, an optionally substituted bicyclic C₃₋₈cycloalkyl, an optionally substituted monocyclic heterocyclyl andR^(19A).
 15. The compound of claim 12, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, wherein R¹³ is hydrogen.
 16. The compound of claim 12, ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R¹³ is anunsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl or a substituted C₁₋₄ alkyl.
 17. The compoundof claim 12, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R¹⁴is hydrogen.
 18. The compound of claim 12, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, wherein R¹⁵ is an unsubstituted C₁₋₄ alkyl. 19.The compound of claim 12, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,wherein R¹⁸ is hydrogen.
 20. The compound of claim 5, wherein thecompound is selected from the group consisting of:

pharmaceutically acceptable salt of any of the foregoing.
 21. Thecompound of claim 12, wherein the compound is selected from the groupconsisting of:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of any of the foregoing.
 22. Apharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of a compoundof claim 5, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, andexcipient.
 23. A method for treating hepatitis B or hepatitis D in asubject comprising administering to the subject suffering from hepatitisB an effective amount of a compound of claim 5, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.
 24. The method of claim 23, further comprisingadministering an additional agent selected from the group consisting ofrecombinant interferon alpha 2b, IFN-α, PEG-IFN-α-2a, lamivudine,telbivudine, adefovir dipivoxil, clevudine, entecavir, tenofoviralafenamide, tenofovir disoproxil, JNJ-6379, GLS4, ABI-H0731, JNJ-440,NZ-4, RG7907, AB-423, AB-506, ABI-H2158 REP 2139 and REP
 2165. 25. Apharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of a compoundof claim 12, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, andexcipient.
 26. A method for treating hepatitis B or hepatitis D in asubject comprising administering to the subject suffering from hepatitisB an effective amount of a compound of claim 12, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.
 27. The method of claim 26, further comprisingadministering an additional agent selected from the group consisting ofrecombinant interferon alpha 2b, IFN-α, PEG-IFN-α-2a, lamivudine,telbivudine, adefovir dipivoxil, clevudine, entecavir, tenofoviralafenamide, tenofovir disoproxil, JNJ-6379, GLS4, ABI-H0731, JNJ-440,NZ-4, RG7907, AB-423, AB-506, ABI-H2158 REP 2139 and REP 2165.